How far is Pinehurst, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.61 mi
01h 27m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
66.61 mi
Kilometers
107.2 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Sat, Apr 18, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-17T22:47
Arrive Huntersville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
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 Pinehurst
33.1 mi
00h 43m
To Huntersville
33.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph WNW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pinehurst and Huntersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Turtle Dove Street

    148 m · 24 sec · Turtle Dove Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Calico Road

    973 ft · 26 sec · Calico Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    82 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Southwest Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1483 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Hickory Boulevard

    20.2 mi · 28 min · Hickory Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 10: Newton

    1126 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto McKay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1063 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Smyre Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto NC 16

    17.3 mi · 22 min · NC 16

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville

    1554 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Beatties Ford Road

    1653 ft · 38 sec · Beatties Ford Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gilead Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilead Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Vance Road

    647 ft · 15 sec · Vance Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bud Henderson Road

    596 ft · 21 sec · Bud Henderson Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Gilead Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Gilead Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road

    15 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst and Huntersville.

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Boulevard
20.2 mi · 30%
NC 16
17.3 mi · 26%
Gilead Road
4.74 mi · 7%
Southwest Boulevard
4.54 mi · 7%
Morganton Boulevard Southwest
3.56 mi · 5%
Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hickory Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Hickory Boulevard

20.2 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 43m from Pinehurst
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinehurst and Sunny near Huntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 33.1 miles from Pinehurst and 33.6 miles from Huntersville.

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 14 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pinehurst and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.72 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

Population17,014
Coordinates35.8526300, -81.6064900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Turtle Dove Street (-81.606487, 35.852802)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $4.78 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $5.62 $13.22 $26.43

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 Pinehurst and Huntersville. The current time is 22:47:34.

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.