How far is Concord, NC from Pinehurst, NC?

The driving distance from Concord, NC to Pinehurst, NC is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
73.68 mi
01h 49m
Flight
64.42 mi
103.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.42 mi
Kilometers
103.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.57 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Mon, May 4, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Mon, May 4, 12:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-04T08:30
Arrive Pinehurst
Mon, May 4, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mount Gilead
NC

Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina

From Concord
36.8 mi
00h 54m
To Pinehurst
36.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest

    875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    613 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Troy Candor Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Candor-Troy Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    913 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pack House Road

    2643 ft · 50 sec · Pack House Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    2417 ft · 1 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Barrett Road East

    2273 ft · 1 min · Barrett Road East

  23. 23

    Continue on Chinquapin Road

    614 ft · 17 sec · Chinquapin Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chinquapin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corban Avenue Southeast
22.5 mi · 31%
West Main Street
19.4 mi · 26%
Troy Road
13.8 mi · 19%
Candor-Troy Road
5.83 mi · 8%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 8%
Troy Candor Road
2.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

16.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gilead
00h 54m from Concord
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Mount Gilead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Concord and 36.9 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gilead

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Gilead, 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 Mount Gilead.

RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

56 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

65 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

66 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 64.42 mi (103.67 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Pinehurst

#2 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

Population15,752
Coordinates35.1954300, -79.4694800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-80.58158, 35.40888)
End: Pinehurst (-79.46948, 35.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.78 $12.42 $24.85
Diesel $5.62 $14.62 $29.24

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Pinehurst. The current time is 08:30:48.

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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.