How far is Charlotte, NC from Pinehurst, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Pinehurst, NC is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Pinehurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Pinehurst.
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Start on South Tryon Street
149 m · 14 sec · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1822 ft · 53 sec · East 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 5th Street
1774 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NC 27 East, US 74 East
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on US 74 East: Independence Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Albemarle Road
38.1 mi · 57 min · Albemarle Road
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Turn right onto Albemarle Road
1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road
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Continue on Troy Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right
613 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Troy Candor Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road
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Continue on Candor-Troy Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road
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Turn right
913 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Pack House Road
2643 ft · 50 sec · Pack House Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North
2417 ft · 1 min · Beulah Hill Road North
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Turn slight left onto Barrett Road East
2273 ft · 1 min · Barrett Road East
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Continue on Chinquapin Road
614 ft · 17 sec · Chinquapin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chinquapin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Pinehurst.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Albemarle Road
Keep slight left to continue on Albemarle Road
38.1 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Pinehurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Pinehurst?
The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Albemarle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Charlotte and 45.2 miles from Pinehurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Pinehurst.
Stop Ideas Near Albemarle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albemarle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 77.57 mi (124.84 km).
#1 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinehurst
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 15,752 |
| Coordinates | 35.1954300, -79.4694800 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinehurst (-79.46948, 35.19543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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