Origin
Asheville, NC
Morning in Asheville on Saturday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asheville, NC to Pinehurst, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinehurst, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Asheville, NC to Pinehurst, NC covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Lenoir Road, Billy Graham Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 65.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Lenoir Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.9 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Lenoir Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marcellus Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marcellus Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 25 / Merrimon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Marcellus Street
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 25 / Merrimon Avenue
Turn right onto US 25 / Merrimon Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
50.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Glen Alpine
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 100
Toward Glen Alpine
5
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Turtle Dove Street
Turn left onto Turtle Dove Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Asheville, NC to Pinehurst, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Alpine along the way.
Glen Alpine
50.9 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 45.9 mi | 52m |
| Lenoir Road | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Billy Graham Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Jamestown Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sanford Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Independence Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Green Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Calico Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 45.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville, NC and Pinehurst, NC.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Marcellus Street
130 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marcellus Street
3
Turn right onto US 25
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merrimon Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 240; US 70; US 74A
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Billy Graham Freeway
7
Merge onto I 40
46 mi
·
52 min
·
I 40
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 100
Toward Glen Alpine
9
Turn left onto Jamestown Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jamestown Road
10
Continue on Independence Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Independence Boulevard
11
Turn right onto NC 181
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Green Street
12
Turn left onto US 64 Bypass; NC 18 Truck
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sanford Drive
13
Turn left onto US 64; NC 18
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Lenoir Road
14
Turn right onto Calico Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Calico Road
15
Turn left onto Turtle Dove Street
484 ft
·
21 sec
·
Turtle Dove Street
16
Arrive at destination
Turtle Dove Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Asheville, NC · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Asheville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pinehurst, NC
The final approach into Pinehurst, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pinehurst, NC
Morning in Pinehurst on Saturday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Asheville, NC to Pinehurst, NC covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Lenoir Road, Billy Graham Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Asheville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marcellus Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 25 / Merrimon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Asheville, NC to Pinehurst, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Alpine along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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