How far is Pinehurst, NC from Concord, NC?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to Concord, NC is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.93 mi
01h 38m
Flight
64.42 mi
103.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.42 mi
Kilometers
103.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.93 mi
Kilometers
120.59 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Mon, May 4, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Mon, May 4, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-05-04T07:03
Arrive Concord
Mon, May 4, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
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
Mount Gilead
NC

Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina

From Pinehurst
36.8 mi
00h 49m
To Concord
38.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 28 min · NC 211 Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pack House Road

    2118 ft · 39 sec · Pack House Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Candor-Troy Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Candor-Troy Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Troy Candor Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Troy Candor Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward NC 24 West, NC 27 West

    632 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Troy Bypass

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Troy Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    22.5 mi · 35 min · Concord Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast

    875 ft · 27 sec · Corban Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    539 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Road
22.5 mi · 30%
NC 211 Highway
18.3 mi · 24%
Troy Bypass
13.4 mi · 18%
Candor-Troy Road
5.83 mi · 8%
Albemarle Road
5.74 mi · 8%
Troy Candor Road
2.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Road

Turn right onto Concord Road

22.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gilead
00h 49m from Pinehurst
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinehurst and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Mount Gilead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Pinehurst and 38.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gilead

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

56 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

65 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

66 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Concord. Straight-line distance: 64.42 mi (103.67 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

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

#2 Concord

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Population98,500
Coordinates35.4088800, -80.5815800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Chinquapin Road (-79.469418, 35.19522)
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.91
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.46 $20.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.69 $23.39
Premium $4.78 $12.61 $25.23
Diesel $5.62 $14.85 $29.69

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinehurst and Concord. The current time is 07:03:43.

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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.