How far is Pittsboro, NC from Mount Vernon Springs, NC?

The driving distance from Pittsboro, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.58 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.38 mi
23.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.38 mi
Kilometers
23.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.58 mi
Kilometers
28.3 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsboro
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Mount Vernon Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Pittsboro
8.8 mi
00h 12m
To Mount Vernon Springs
8.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsboro and Mount Vernon Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsboro and Mount Vernon Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    153 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West Street

    2812 ft · 1 min · West Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto NC 902

    922 ft · 23 sec · NC 902

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NC 902

    664 ft · 15 sec · NC 902

  6. 6

    Continue on NC 902

    2.7 mi · 4 min · NC 902

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto McLaurin Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · McLaurin Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandy Branch Church Road

    1966 ft · 36 sec · Sandy Branch Church Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ike Brooks Road

    42 m · 7 sec · Ike Brooks Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Buck Gunter Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Buck Gunter Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Foust Road

    138 m · 25 sec · Foust Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 421

    12 m · 1 sec · Old US Highway 421

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old US Highway 421

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsboro and Mount Vernon Springs.

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
15 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLaurin Road
4.54 mi · 26%
NC 902
2.97 mi · 17%
Isaac Brooks Highway
1.24 mi · 7%
Buck Gunter Road
1 mi · 6%
Old Goldston Road
0.66 mi · 4%
West Street
0.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

6.05 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
00h 12m from Pittsboro
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsboro and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsboro to Mount Vernon Springs?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Pittsboro and 8.8 miles from Mount Vernon Springs.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsboro and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon Springs.

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 Pittsboro and Mount Vernon Springs. Straight-line distance: 14.38 mi (23.14 km).

Pittsboro

#1 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates35.7201500, -79.1772400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Vernon Springs

Mount Vernon Springs is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6679200, -79.4253000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsboro (-79.17724, 35.72015)
End: Mount Vernon Springs (-79.4253, 35.66792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.91
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.46 $4.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.75 $5.49
Premium $4.78 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.62 $3.49 $6.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsboro and Mount Vernon Springs. The current time is 19:52:39.

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.