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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Turtle Dove Street
148 m · 24 sec · Turtle Dove Street
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Turn right onto Calico Road
973 ft · 26 sec · Calico Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest
3.6 mi · 6 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest
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Turn straight
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Boulevard
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Keep slight right
1483 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hickory Boulevard
20.2 mi · 28 min · Hickory Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 10: Newton
1126 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
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Turn left onto McKay Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1063 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road
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Turn right onto NC 16
17.3 mi · 22 min · NC 16
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
1554 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Beatties Ford Road
1653 ft · 38 sec · Beatties Ford Road
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Turn left onto Gilead Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilead Road
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Continue on Vance Road
647 ft · 15 sec · Vance Road
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Turn left onto Bud Henderson Road
596 ft · 21 sec · Bud Henderson Road
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Continue on Gilead Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Gilead Road
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Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road
15 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.72 km).
#1 Pinehurst
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 17,014 |
| Coordinates | 35.8526300, -81.6064900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntersville
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
| Population | 59,095 |
| Coordinates | 35.4106900, -80.8428500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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