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Trip from Pinehurst, NC to Huntersville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

66.1 mi

106 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

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Downtown Pinehurst, NC, NC

Pinehurst, NC

Mark Stebnicki

town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

Huntersville, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pinehurst, NC to Huntersville, NC covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hickory Boulevard, NC 16, NC 73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on Hickory Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.34 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.

Midpoint

33 miles from Pinehurst, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Pinehurst, NC to Huntersville, NC covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hickory Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Calico Road.

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 66.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 (Calico Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 64; NC 18 / Morganton Boulevard Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (Sigmon Dairy Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Calico Road

Turn right onto Calico Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 64; NC 18 / Morganton Boulevard Southwest

At end of road, turn right onto US 64; NC 18 / Morganton Boulevard Southwest

Navigation decision point

5
31.9 mi into trip | ~47m in | Sigmon Dairy Road

Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
6
55.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | NC 73

Turn right onto NC 73

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hickory Boulevard 20.2 mi 27m
NC 16 17.3 mi 22m
NC 73 5.6 mi 8m
Gilead Road 4.7 mi 9m
Southwest Boulevard 4.3 mi 6m
Morganton Boulevard Southwest 3.6 mi 5m
Smyre Farm Road 3.2 mi 4m
NC 10 3.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Hickory Boulevard — 20.2 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Turtle Dove Street

484 ft · 23 sec · Turtle Dove Street
2

Turn right onto Calico Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Calico Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 64; NC 18

3.6 mi · 5 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest
4

Turn straight

270 ft · 9 sec
5

Turn straight onto Southwest Boulevard

4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Boulevard
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
7

Merge onto US 321

20 mi · 27 min · Hickory Boulevard
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward NC 10: Newton
9

Turn left onto NC 10

3.1 mi · 5 min · NC 10
10

Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
11

Turn left onto McKay Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · McKay Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 321 Business

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 321 Business
13

Turn right onto Smyre Farm Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road
14

Turn right onto NC 16

17 mi · 22 min · NC 16
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto NC 73

5.6 mi · 8 min · NC 73
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Turn right onto Beatties Ford Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Beatties Ford Road
18

Turn left onto Gilead Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilead Road
19

Continue on Vance Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Vance Road
20

Turn left onto Bud Henderson Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Bud Henderson Road
21

Continue on Gilead Road

3.5 mi · 7 min · Gilead Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn right onto NC 115

49 ft · 0 sec · South Old Statesville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Arrive at destination

NC 115

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 33 miles from Pinehurst, NC, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 15 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 49m 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 20m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pinehurst, NC

This is one driving day of about 66.1 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Pinehurst, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hickory Boulevard for about 20.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33 mi from Pinehurst, NC · 49m into the drive

city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, NC

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

Granite Falls, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Pinehurst, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Huntersville, NC

The final approach into Huntersville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Waterbean Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huntersville, North Carolina

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 66.1

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17044798888

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Taproot Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hickory, North Carolina

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.9

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18064078348

Visit website

Waterbean Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 66.1

Huntersville, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17044798888

Visit website

Taproot Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.9

Hickory, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18064078348

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 66.1

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17047099050

Visit website

Smithville Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 61.3

Cornelius, North Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–8:30 pm

+17048926031

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.34 one way

$20.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.30 $22.60
premium $4.70 $12.23 $24.47
diesel $5.61 $14.59 $29.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 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 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.78 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.25 $4.23

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Pinehurst, NC

Morning in Pinehurst on Saturday

Local time

9:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntersville, NC

Morning in Huntersville on Saturday

Local time

9:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Newton, NC

33 mi in

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

3 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 38m 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 Pinehurst, NC to Huntersville, NC covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hickory Boulevard, NC 16, NC 73. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33 miles from Pinehurst, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.34 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 66.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 (Calico Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 64; NC 18 / Morganton Boulevard Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (Sigmon Dairy Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

The route from Pinehurst, NC to Huntersville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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