How far is Pinehurst, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.3 mi
01h 57m
Flight
78.86 mi
126.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.86 mi
Kilometers
126.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.3 mi
Kilometers
159.8 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Huntersville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Albemarle
NC

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

From Pinehurst
46.5 mi
00h 58m
To Huntersville
52.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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 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

    15 mi · 23 min · Concord Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1802 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601, NC 73 Truck West: Concord, Monroe

    1535 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Parkway North

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Drive Northwest

    1459 ft · 45 sec · Central Drive Northwest

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Davidson Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Davidson Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3171 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Old Statesville Road

    860 ft · 16 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on North Old Statesville Road

    2880 ft · 55 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  34. 34

    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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Road
20.6 mi · 21%
NC 211 Highway
18.3 mi · 18%
Troy Bypass
13.4 mi · 14%
Davidson Highway
8.58 mi · 9%
Candor-Troy Road
5.83 mi · 6%
Albemarle Road
5.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NC 211 Highway

Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

18.3 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albemarle
00h 58m from Pinehurst
Leave By
2:34 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 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Albemarle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Pinehurst and 52.8 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albemarle

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

42 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

43 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

53 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

58 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 78.86 mi (126.91 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

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

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Chinquapin Road (-79.469418, 35.19522)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.73
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.86 $27.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.78 $16.72 $33.45
Diesel $5.62 $19.68 $39.37

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 Huntersville. The current time is 05:19:08.

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.