How far is Huntersville, NC from Pinehurst, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Pinehurst, NC is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.47 mi
02h 18m
Flight
78.86 mi
126.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.86 mi
Kilometers
126.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.47 mi
Kilometers
150.43 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntersville
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
Albemarle
NC

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

From Huntersville
46.7 mi
01h 09m
To Pinehurst
46.8 mi
01h 09m

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
5 mph W
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 Huntersville and Pinehurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    2617 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Old Statesville Road

    53 m · 6 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Old Statesville Road

    61 m · 7 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Old Statesville Road

    937 ft · 23 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ramah Church Road

    3162 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Davidson Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Drive Northwest

    1459 ft · 40 sec · Central Drive Northwest

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Concord Parkway North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward Asheboro

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    599 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    613 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Troy Candor Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Candor-Troy Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    913 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Pack House Road

    2643 ft · 50 sec · Pack House Road

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 25 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    2417 ft · 1 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Barrett Road East

    2273 ft · 1 min · Barrett Road East

  37. 37

    Continue on Chinquapin Road

    614 ft · 17 sec · Chinquapin Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chinquapin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville 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
38 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
19.4 mi · 21%
Asheboro
19 mi · 20%
Troy Road
13.8 mi · 15%
Davidson Highway
8.58 mi · 9%
Candor-Troy Road
5.83 mi · 6%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 6%
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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albemarle
01h 09m from Huntersville
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntersville and Sunny near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 46.7 miles from Huntersville and 46.8 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albemarle

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

42 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

43 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

53 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

58 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 78.86 mi (126.91 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Pinehurst

#2 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

Population15,752
Coordinates35.1954300, -79.4694800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Pinehurst (-79.46948, 35.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

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 Huntersville and Pinehurst. The current time is 06:44:09.

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.