How far is Mount Vernon Springs, NC from Pittsboro, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon Springs, NC to Pittsboro, NC is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.42 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.38 mi
23.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.38 mi
Kilometers
23.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.42 mi
Kilometers
31.26 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon Springs
2026-04-15T21:36
Arrive Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Mount Vernon Springs
8.8 mi
00h 11m
To Pittsboro
10.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon Springs and Pittsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon Springs and Pittsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Old US Highway 421

    12 m · 2 sec · Old US Highway 421

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Foust Road

    138 m · 22 sec · Foust Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buck Gunter Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Buck Gunter Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ike Brooks Road

    65 m · 5 sec · Ike Brooks Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sandy Branch Church Road

    1966 ft · 35 sec · Sandy Branch Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McLaurin Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · McLaurin Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue on NC 902

    2.7 mi · 4 min · NC 902

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto NC 902

    664 ft · 17 sec · NC 902

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto NC 902

    922 ft · 27 sec · NC 902

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Street

    2816 ft · 1 min · West Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon Springs and Pittsboro.

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
15 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLaurin Road
4.54 mi · 23%
NC 902
2.97 mi · 15%
Isaac Brooks Highway
1.26 mi · 6%
Buck Gunter Road
0.99 mi · 5%
Old Goldston Road
0.66 mi · 3%
West Street
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

6.05 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
00h 11m from Mount Vernon Springs
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon Springs and Sunny near Pittsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon Springs to Pittsboro?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Mount Vernon Springs and 10.7 miles from Pittsboro.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Vernon Springs and Sunny near Pittsboro.

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 Mount Vernon Springs and Pittsboro. Straight-line distance: 14.38 mi (23.14 km).

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#1 Mount Vernon Springs

Mount Vernon Springs is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6679200, -79.4253000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Pittsboro

#2 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates35.7201500, -79.1772400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Old US Highway 421 (-79.425288, 35.667927)
End: US 15 (-79.17733, 35.720031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.39
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.69 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.01 $6.02
Premium $4.78 $3.25 $6.50
Diesel $5.62 $3.82 $7.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon Springs and Pittsboro. The current time is 21:36:48.

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.