How far is Siler City, NC from Moncure, NC?

The driving distance from Siler City, NC to Moncure, NC is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.16 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.16 mi
Kilometers
42.1 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moncure
Thu, Apr 16, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Siler City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Siler City
2026-04-16T00:42
Arrive Moncure
Thu, Apr 16, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Siler City
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
Pittsboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Siler City
13 mi
00h 20m
To Moncure
13.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Siler City and Moncure.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Siler City and Moncure.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Avenue

    741 ft · 24 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11th Street

    11.7 mi · 17 min · East 11th Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 Business: Pittsboro

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto NC 902

    922 ft · 23 sec · NC 902

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road

  7. 7

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

    664 ft · 13 sec · NC 902

  8. 8

    Continue on NC 87 Bypass

    2984 ft · 59 sec · NC 87 Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Moncure Pittsboro Road

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Moncure Pittsboro Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 1

    2191 ft · 37 sec · Old US Highway 1

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old US Highway 1

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Siler City and Moncure.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 11th Street
11.7 mi · 45%
Moncure Pittsboro Road
8.29 mi · 32%
US 64 Business
2.98 mi · 11%
East 3rd Street
1.09 mi · 4%
Old Goldston Road
0.66 mi · 3%
NC 87 Bypass
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East 11th Street

Turn right onto East 11th Street

11.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
00h 20m from Siler City
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Siler City and Mostly Sunny near Moncure.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Siler City to Moncure?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Siler City and 13.1 miles from Moncure.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Siler City and Mostly Sunny near Moncure.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pittsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 10.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4 mi away

Pittsboro Town Hall

Pittsboro , NC
635 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
City Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.

RAIL

Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

43 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

48 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Siler City and Moncure. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.44 km).

Siler City

#1 Siler City

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,415
Coordinates35.7234700, -79.4622400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Moncure

Moncure is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6226500, -79.0783500
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Siler City (-79.46224, 35.72347)
End: Moncure (-79.07835, 35.62265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.29
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.64 $7.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.07 $8.15
Premium $4.78 $4.40 $8.79
Diesel $5.62 $5.17 $10.35

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Siler City and Moncure. The current time is 00:42:35.

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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.