How far is Pinehurst, NC from Burlington, NC?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to Burlington, NC is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
74.19 mi
01h 37m
Flight
62.23 mi
100.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.23 mi
Kilometers
100.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.19 mi
Kilometers
119.39 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Goldston
NC

City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Pinehurst
35.7 mi
00h 48m
To Burlington
38.5 mi
00h 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
53°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chinquapin Road

    67 m · 9 sec · Chinquapin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road

    1760 ft · 49 sec · Cherokee Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Field Road

    48 m · 11 sec · Field Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Midland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Midland Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 15, US 501: Carthage

    1047 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15, US 501: Carthage

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto US 15, US 501

    54 m · 3 sec · US 15, US 501

  8. 8

    Continue on Glendon Carthage Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Glendon Carthage Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Glendon Carthage Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Glendon Carthage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Goldston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Goldston Glendon Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Goldston Glendon Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Bonlee Carbonton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Barker Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Barker Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1693 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    115 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pearleman Teague Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pearleman Teague Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Siler City Snow Camp Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Siler City Snow Camp Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Snow Camp Road

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Snow Camp Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87

  22. 22

    Continue on South NC Highway 87

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Court Square

    111 m · 9 sec · Southeast Court Square

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    119 m · 24 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Harden Street

    2601 ft · 35 sec · West Harden Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Worth Street

    116 m · 22 sec · South Worth Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Front Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glendon Carthage Road
12.4 mi · 17%
US 15
10.3 mi · 14%
Snow Camp Road
9.73 mi · 13%
Isaac Brooks Highway
7.76 mi · 10%
Siler City Snow Camp Road
6.57 mi · 9%
South Main Street
4.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 15

Exit the roundabout onto US 15, US 501: Carthage

10.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
00h 48m from Pinehurst
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinehurst and Partly Cloudy near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Pinehurst and 38.5 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinehurst and Partly Cloudy near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 62.23 mi (100.15 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

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

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Chinquapin Road (-79.469418, 35.19522)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.60 $23.21
Premium $4.78 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.62 $14.73 $29.47

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 Burlington. The current time is 21:11:50.

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.