How far is Southern Pines, NC from Virginia, VA?
The driving distance from Southern Pines, NC to Virginia, VA is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Vance County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southern Pines and Virginia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines and Virginia.
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Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue
2126 ft · 54 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sandhills Boulevard
13.7 mi · 18 min · North Sandhills Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3251 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll
861 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 540 Toll North: RDU Airport, Durham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 885 Toll North: Durham
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Triangle Expressway
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Continue on Durham Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on East End Connector
3.7 mi · 4 min · East End Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight
109.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 195 Toll: Downtown Expressway
1817 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Downtown Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Downtown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 301: Belvidere Street
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto West Canal Street
929 ft · 21 sec · West Canal Street
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Turn right onto South Belvidere Street
2206 ft · 1 min · South Belvidere Street
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
77 m · 11 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern Pines and Virginia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
110 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Southern Pines and Partly Sunny near Virginia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southern Pines to Virginia?
The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Southern Pines and 113.3 miles from Virginia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.34 one way or $60.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southern Pines and Partly Sunny near Virginia.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
Durham
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Virginia. Straight-line distance: 196.52 mi (316.27 km).
#1 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia
Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, this state is home to key cities like Richmond (the capital), Virginia Beach, and Norfolk.
| Population | 8,590,563 |
| Coordinates | 37.5481200, -77.4467500 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: (-77.446781, 37.54814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.81 | $30.34 | $60.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.94 | $67.88 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $37.06 | $74.12 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $45.87 | $91.75 |
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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