How far is Pilot Mountain, NC from Flat Rock, NC?

The driving distance from Pilot Mountain, NC to Flat Rock, NC is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
12.63 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.33 mi
16.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.33 mi
Kilometers
16.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.63 mi
Kilometers
20.32 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flat Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Pilot Mountain
Fri, Apr 17, 4:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pilot Mountain
2026-04-17T15:31
Arrive Flat Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pilot Mountain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
White Plains
NC

Township in Surry County, North Carolina

From Pilot Mountain
6.3 mi
00h 09m
To Flat Rock
6.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pilot Mountain and Flat Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Mountain and Flat Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on North Key Street

    1538 ft · 36 sec · North Key Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 52 Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 52 Bypass

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Pilot Mountain Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Pilot Mountain Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Andy Griffith Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Charlie Norman Road

    99 m · 6 sec · Charlie Norman Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Westfield Road

    2932 ft · 1 min · Westfield Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Midway Street

    140 m · 20 sec · Midway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Welcome Baptist Church Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Welcome Baptist Church Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamburg Street

    2529 ft · 2 min · Hamburg Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    28 m · 6 sec · Lovers Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Pine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pilot Mountain and Flat Rock.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilot Mountain Parkway
4.06 mi · 32%
South Andy Griffith Parkway
2.38 mi · 19%
West 52 Bypass
1.81 mi · 14%
South Main Street
1.46 mi · 12%
East Pine Street
0.76 mi · 6%
Welcome Baptist Church Road
0.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pilot Mountain Parkway

Merge slight right onto Pilot Mountain Parkway

4.06 mi · 00h 05m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Plains
00h 09m from Pilot Mountain
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Pilot Mountain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Flat Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pilot Mountain to Flat Rock?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Pilot Mountain and 6.3 miles from Flat Rock.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Pilot Mountain and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Flat Rock.

Stop Ideas Near White Plains

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

52 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

54 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

77 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

78 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pilot Mountain and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 10.33 mi (16.62 km).

Pilot Mountain

#1 Pilot Mountain

City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,408
Coordinates36.3865300, -80.4695000
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
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#2 Flat Rock

Township in Surry County, North Carolina

Population1,556
Coordinates36.5123600, -80.5697800
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Pilot Mountain (-80.4695, 36.38653)
End: Flat Rock (-80.56978, 36.51236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.69 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.9 gal · 3.38 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.99 $3.99
Premium $4.78 $2.15 $4.30
Diesel $5.62 $2.53 $5.06

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pilot Mountain and Flat Rock. The current time is 15:31:49.

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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.