Origin
Gastonia, NC
Evening in Gastonia on Thursday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gastonia, NC to Pinehurst, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gastonia, NC
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Pinehurst, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Gastonia, NC to Pinehurst, NC covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gastonia Dallas Highway, Southwest Boulevard, Morganton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on Gastonia Dallas Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 57.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gastonia Dallas Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 321 / South York Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 321 / South York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 321 / North Chester Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles (US 64; NC 18 / Morganton Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 321 / South York Street
Turn left onto US 321 / South York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 321 / North Chester Street
Turn right onto US 321 / North Chester Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 64; NC 18 / Morganton Boulevard
Turn left onto US 64; NC 18 / Morganton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Calico Road
Turn left onto Calico Road
Navigation decision point
5
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Turtle Dove Street
Turn left onto Turtle Dove Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia Dallas Highway | 46.2 mi | 58m |
| Southwest Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Morganton Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Chester Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South York Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Calico Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Turtle Dove Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Franklin Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gastonia Dallas Highway
— 46.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia, NC and Pinehurst, NC.
1
Start on US 29; US 74; NC 274
475 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Franklin Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 321
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South York Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 321
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chester Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 321
46 mi
·
58 min
·
Gastonia Dallas Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue on Southwest Boulevard
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Boulevard
7
Turn left onto US 64; NC 18
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Morganton Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Calico Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Calico Road
9
Turn left onto Turtle Dove Street
484 ft
·
21 sec
·
Turtle Dove Street
10
Arrive at destination
Turtle Dove Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Gastonia, NC · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Gastonia, 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
$8.98 one way
$17.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Pinehurst on Thursday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newton, NC
29 mi in
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
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Gastonia, NC to Pinehurst, NC covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gastonia Dallas Highway, Southwest Boulevard, Morganton Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Gastonia, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.98 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 is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 321 / South York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 321 / North Chester Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles (US 64; NC 18 / Morganton Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gastonia, NC to Pinehurst, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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