How far is Huntersville, NC from Pinehurst, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Pinehurst, NC is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.64 mi
01h 38m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.72 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Huntersville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.64 mi
Kilometers
105.64 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-04-18T00:15
Arrive Pinehurst
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Newton
NC

City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States

From Huntersville
32.8 mi
00h 49m
To Pinehurst
32.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph W
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 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

    15 m · 7 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilead Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Gilead Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bud Henderson Road

    526 ft · 14 sec · Bud Henderson Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vance Road

    673 ft · 13 sec · Vance Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Gilead Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilead Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beatties Ford Road

    1654 ft · 34 sec · Beatties Ford Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2307 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Smyre Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1063 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McKay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sigmon Dairy Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward NC 10: Newton

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Southwest Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Morganton Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Morganton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Calico Road

    973 ft · 29 sec · Calico Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Turtle Dove Street

    148 m · 21 sec · Turtle Dove Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Turtle Dove Street

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 10
20.9 mi · 32%
NC 16 North
17.3 mi · 26%
Gilead Road
4.73 mi · 7%
Southwest Boulevard
4.24 mi · 6%
Morganton Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5%
Smyre Farm Road
3.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NC 10

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 49m from Huntersville
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly 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 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Huntersville and 32.8 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

45 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

57 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

69 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.72 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

Population17,014
Coordinates35.8526300, -81.6064900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Pinehurst (-81.60649, 35.85263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.28 $20.55
Premium $4.78 $11.08 $22.17
Diesel $5.62 $13.05 $26.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Pinehurst. The current time is 00:15:35.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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