How far is Burlington, NC from Pinehurst, NC?

The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Pinehurst, NC is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.24 mi
01h 42m
Flight
62.23 mi
100.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.23 mi
Kilometers
100.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.24 mi
Kilometers
114.65 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goldston
NC

City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Burlington
35.7 mi
00h 51m
To Pinehurst
35.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Pinehurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Pinehurst.

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    59 m · 9 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Webb Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Webb Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Elm Street

    1524 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Harden Street

    2731 ft · 41 sec · West Harden Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    119 m · 18 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Court Square

    111 m · 9 sec · Northwest Court Square

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South NC Highway 87

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 87

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Snow Camp Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Snow Camp Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Snow Camp Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Snow Camp Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Siler City Snow Camp Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Siler City Snow Camp Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pearleman Teague Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pearleman Teague Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1072 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Barker Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Barker Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Bonlee Carbonton Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Goldston Glendon Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Goldston Glendon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Goldston Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Glendon Carthage Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Glendon Carthage Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Glendon Carthage Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Glendon Carthage Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midland Road

    105 m · 12 sec · Midland Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Midland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Midland Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Field Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Field Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road East

    1673 ft · 46 sec · Cherokee Road East

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Chinquapin Road

    89 m · 9 sec · Chinquapin Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chinquapin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Pinehurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glendon Carthage Road
12.5 mi · 18%
Snow Camp Road
9.74 mi · 14%
Isaac Brooks Highway
7.48 mi · 11%
Siler City Snow Camp Road
6.57 mi · 9%
South Main Street
4.6 mi · 6%
Bonlee Carbonton Road
3.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

10.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
00h 51m from Burlington
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Pinehurst?

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Burlington and 35.6 miles from Pinehurst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Pinehurst.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goldston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldston.

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 62.23 mi (100.15 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Pinehurst

#2 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

Population15,752
Coordinates35.1954300, -79.4694800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-79.4378, 36.09569)
End: Pinehurst (-79.46948, 35.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.78 $11.99 $23.99
Diesel $5.62 $14.12 $28.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Pinehurst. The current time is 00:14:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.