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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Surry County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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.
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Start on North Key Street
1538 ft · 36 sec · North Key Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 52 Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 52 Bypass
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Keep slight right
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto Pilot Mountain Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Pilot Mountain Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Andy Griffith Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway
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Turn right onto Charlie Norman Road
99 m · 6 sec · Charlie Norman Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Westfield Road
2932 ft · 1 min · Westfield Road
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Turn left onto Midway Street
140 m · 20 sec · Midway Street
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Continue on Welcome Baptist Church Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Welcome Baptist Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamburg Street
2529 ft · 2 min · Hamburg Street
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane
28 m · 6 sec · Lovers Lane
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Pine Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Plains.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Lexington
High Point
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).
#1 Pilot Mountain
City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,408 |
| Coordinates | 36.3865300, -80.4695000 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flat Rock
Township in Surry County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 36.5123600, -80.5697800 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Rock (-80.56978, 36.51236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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