Origin
Goldston, NC
Evening in Goldston on Thursday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goldston, NC to Moncure, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moncure, NC
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
The drive from Goldston, NC to Moncure, NC covers 20.6 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jefferson Davis Highway, Isaac Brooks Highway, Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Jefferson Davis Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 20.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson Davis Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 20.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.5 miles (US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway
Turn right onto US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 149B-A
Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pit...
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 149
Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 149A
Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pit...
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 87 / Jefferson Davis Highway
Merge onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 87 / Jefferson Davis Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goldston, NC and Moncure, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro and Southern Pines.
Pittsboro
9.5 mi in
|
~12m
Southern Pines
9.5 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway) | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Old US Highway 1 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Boone Trail Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Deep River Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Davis Highway
— 8.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldston, NC and Moncure, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 421
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 421
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Boone Trail Road
4
Continue on US 421
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 149B-A
Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 149
Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 149A
Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro
8
Merge onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 87
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 78
Toward Deep River Road
10
Turn right onto Deep River Road
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Deep River Road
11
Continue on Old US Highway 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Highway 1
12
Arrive at destination
Old US Highway 1
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Moncure, NC
Evening in Moncure on Thursday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
12 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
26m 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 Goldston, NC to Moncure, NC covers 20.6 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jefferson Davis Highway, Isaac Brooks Highway, Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway). Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Goldston, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 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 20.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.5 miles (US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Goldston, NC and Moncure, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro and Southern Pines.
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