How far is Virginia, VA from Southern Pines, NC?
The driving distance from Virginia, VA to Southern Pines, NC is about 224 miles (360.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Vance County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia and Southern Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia and Southern Pines.
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Start on the route
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Henry Street
92 m · 14 sec · North Henry Street
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Turn right onto West Grace Street
97 m · 13 sec · West Grace Street
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Turn left onto North Belvidere Street
2384 ft · 1 min · North Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto East Byrd Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Byrd Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward VA 195 East
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg
1039 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22.2 mi · 28 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
84.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right
39.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 South, US 70 East: Raleigh
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East End Connector
1.7 mi · 2 min · East End Connector
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll South: Sanford
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Triangle Expressway
11 mi · 12 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Sanford
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right
3281 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
892 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
2634 ft · 1 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia and Southern Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
84.4 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Virginia and Sunny near Southern Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia to Southern Pines?
The road trip is about 224 miles (360.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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 miles from Virginia and 112 miles from Southern Pines.
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 27.5 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 8:22 AM EDT.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Virginia and Sunny near Southern Pines.
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 Virginia and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 196.52 mi (316.27 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |