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Trip from Concord, NC to Pinehurst, NC

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

81.7 mi

132 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Concord, NC, NC

Concord, NC

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Downtown Pinehurst, NC, NC

Pinehurst, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NC to Pinehurst, NC covers 81.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 321, NC 16, Davidson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on US 321. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

40.9 miles from Concord, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Concord, NC to Pinehurst, NC covers 81.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 321 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cabarrus Avenue West.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NC 73 / Davidson Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cabarrus Avenue West

Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | NC 73 / Church Street Northeast

Turn left onto NC 73 / Church Street Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | NC 73 / Davidson Highway

Turn right onto NC 73 / Davidson Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | US 321 Business

At end of road, turn left onto US 321 Business

Navigation decision point

5
49.8 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | NC 10

Turn sharp left onto NC 10

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 321 19.9 mi 27m
NC 16 17 mi 22m
Davidson Highway 8.9 mi 13m
Sam Furr Road 8.9 mi 13m
NC 73 6.4 mi 10m
Southwest Boulevard 4.2 mi 6m
Morganton Boulevard 3.6 mi 5m
Smyre Farm Road 3.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 321 — 19.9 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Pinehurst, NC.

1

Start on Spring Street Southwest

409 ft · 17 sec · Spring Street Southwest
2

Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto NC 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto NC 73

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Davidson Drive Northwest
5

Turn left onto US 29; US 601; NC 73

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Concord Parkway North
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto NC 73

2.9 mi · 4 min · Davidson Highway
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on NC 73

6.1 mi · 8 min · Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on NC 73

8.9 mi · 13 min · Sam Furr Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on NC 73

6.0 mi · 9 min · NC 73
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on NC 73

0.4 mi · 50 sec · NC 73
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward NC 16 North: Newton
12

Merge onto NC 16

17 mi · 22 min · NC 16
13

Turn left onto Smyre Farm Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 321 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 321 Business
15

Turn right onto McKay Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · McKay Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto Sigmon Dairy Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
17

Turn sharp left onto NC 10

2.9 mi · 4 min · NC 10
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward NC 10: Newton
19

Merge onto US 321

20 mi · 27 min · US 321
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
21

Continue on Southwest Boulevard

4.2 mi · 6 min · Southwest Boulevard
22

Turn left onto US 64; NC 18

3.6 mi · 5 min · Morganton Boulevard
23

Turn left onto Calico Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Calico Road
24

Turn left onto Turtle Dove Street

484 ft · 21 sec · Turtle Dove Street
25

Arrive at destination

Turtle Dove Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.9 miles from Concord, NC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.9 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinehurst, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Concord, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Concord, NC

This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 321 for about 19.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.9 mi from Concord, NC · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cornelius, NC

41 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

Boiling Springs, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cornelius, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.9 miles from Concord, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pinehurst, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.08 one way

$26.15 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $14.25 $28.49
premium $4.78 $15.37 $30.74
diesel $5.64 $18.15 $36.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92
Efficient EV 20.4 0 $7.15 $3.27
EV Truck/SUV 32.7 0 $11.44 $5.23

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 40 minutes ago

Origin

Concord, NC

Afternoon in Concord on Monday

Local time

2:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:50AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Destination

Pinehurst, NC

Afternoon in Pinehurst on Monday

Local time

2:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 8 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:50AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 2m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Concord, NC to Pinehurst, NC covers 81.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 321, NC 16, Davidson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Concord, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.08 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 81.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 0.1 miles (Cabarrus Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Church Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NC 73 / Davidson Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, NC to Pinehurst, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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