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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
153 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto West Street
2812 ft · 1 min · West Street
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Turn left onto NC 902
922 ft · 23 sec · NC 902
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Turn right onto Old Goldston Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto NC 902
664 ft · 15 sec · NC 902
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Continue on NC 902
2.7 mi · 4 min · NC 902
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Turn right
6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto McLaurin Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · McLaurin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandy Branch Church Road
1966 ft · 36 sec · Sandy Branch Church Road
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Turn left onto Ike Brooks Road
42 m · 7 sec · Ike Brooks Road
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Turn right onto Isaac Brooks Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Turn left onto Buck Gunter Road
1 mi · 1 min · Buck Gunter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foust Road
138 m · 25 sec · Foust Road
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 421
12 m · 1 sec · Old US Highway 421
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldston.
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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).
#1 Pittsboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,419 |
| Coordinates | 35.7201500, -79.1772400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon Springs
Mount Vernon Springs is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6679200, -79.4253000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon Springs (-79.4253, 35.66792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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