How far is Pinehurst, NC from Asheville, NC?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to Asheville, NC is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.17 mi
03h 37m
Flight
175.96 mi
283.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.96 mi
Kilometers
283.18 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.17 mi
Kilometers
344.68 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Asheville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Pinehurst
106.9 mi
01h 48m
To Asheville
107.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chinquapin Road

    614 ft · 17 sec · Chinquapin Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Barrett Road East

    2273 ft · 1 min · Barrett Road East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    2417 ft · 1 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    16.9 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Lexington

    1265 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass

    29.3 mi · 40 min · Asheboro Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road

    17.7 mi · 25 min · Mocksville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sanford Avenue

    1286 ft · 31 sec · Sanford Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Valley Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    114.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    918 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilkesboro Street
117 mi · 55%
Asheboro Bypass
29.3 mi · 14%
I 73 North
25.3 mi · 12%
Mocksville Road
17.7 mi · 8%
NC 211 Highway
16.9 mi · 8%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wilkesboro Street

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
01h 48m from Pinehurst
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinehurst and Mostly Clear near Asheville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Pinehurst and 107.2 miles from Asheville.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinehurst and Mostly Clear near Asheville.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 175.96 mi (283.18 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

Population15,752
Coordinates35.1954300, -79.4694800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: Chinquapin Road (-79.469418, 35.19522)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.61 L · about $29.95
Round trip
$59.89
15.12 gal · 57.22 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.95 $59.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.48 $66.97
Premium $4.78 $36.12 $72.24
Diesel $5.62 $42.52 $85.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinehurst and Asheville. The current time is 22:58:27.

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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.