Origin
Pittsboro, NC
Night in Pittsboro on Wednesday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsboro, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsboro, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsboro, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC covers 17.6 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 902, McLaurin Road, Isaac Brooks Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on NC 902. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
8.8 miles from Pittsboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Pittsboro, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC covers 17.6 miles and takes about 25m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 902 is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902 / NC 902.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902 / NC 902): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902 / NC 902): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (McLaurin Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902 / NC 902
Turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902 / NC 902
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902 / NC 902
At end of road, turn right onto US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902 / NC 902
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
McLaurin Road
Turn right onto McLaurin Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Sandy Branch Church Road
At end of road, turn right onto Sandy Branch Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Foust Road
At end of road, turn left onto Foust Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 902 | 9 mi | 12m |
| McLaurin Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Buck Gunter Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Goldston Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Branch Church Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 64 BUS | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 902
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsboro, NC and Mount Vernon Springs, NC.
1
Start on US 64 BUS
502 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 64 BUS
2
Continue on US 64 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
3
Turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
4
Turn right onto Old Goldston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Goldston Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
6
Continue on NC 902
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 902
7
Turn right onto NC 902
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NC 902
8
Turn right onto McLaurin Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
McLaurin Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Sandy Branch Church Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sandy Branch Church Road
10
Turn left onto Ike Brooks Road
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ike Brooks Road
11
Turn right onto US 421
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
12
Turn left onto Buck Gunter Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Buck Gunter Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Foust Road
453 ft
·
25 sec
·
Foust Road
14
Turn left onto Old US Highway 421
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Old US Highway 421
15
Arrive at destination
Old US Highway 421
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 8.8 miles from Pittsboro, NC, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 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 17.6 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.8 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon Springs, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Pittsboro, NC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 17.6 miles and 25m.
At 17.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NC 902 for about 9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.8 mi from Pittsboro, NC · 13m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Pittsboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Vernon Springs, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mount Vernon Springs, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Mount Vernon Springs, NC
Night in Mount Vernon Springs on Wednesday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
15 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
25m 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 Pittsboro, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC covers 17.6 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 902, McLaurin Road, Isaac Brooks Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Pittsboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902 / NC 902): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902 / NC 902): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (McLaurin Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pittsboro, NC to Mount Vernon Springs, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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