Origin
Moncure, NC
Late night in Moncure on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moncure, NC to Pittsboro, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moncure, NC
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Pittsboro, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 9.7-mile drive from Moncure, NC to Pittsboro, NC is a quick 17-minute journey that stays entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's an ideal addition to a larger trip or a standalone errand. The route is designed for a single day, requiring no overnight stops. You'll mainly be on local roads, making it a straightforward and easy-to-navigate trip that won't demand much of your time or budget. Given its short length and minimal fuel expense, it's a very practical option for getting between these two North Carolina towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moncure Pittsboro Road | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| Sanford Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old US Highway 1 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Moncure Pittsboro Road
— 8.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moncure, NC and Pittsboro, NC.
1
Start on Old US Highway 1
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Old US Highway 1
2
Turn right onto Moncure Pittsboro Road
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Moncure Pittsboro Road
3
Turn right onto Sanford Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sanford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Arrive at destination
Sanford Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Moncure Pittsboro Road
Turn right onto Moncure Pittsboro Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Sanford Road
Turn right onto Sanford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Pittsboro, NC
Late night in Pittsboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
20 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a small highway share of 4%. The majority of your travel will be on Moncure Pittsboro Road, where the longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.3 miles. This suggests a route that winds through local scenery rather than a high-speed interstate experience. The road likely transitions from Sanford Road and Old US Highway 1, indicating a mix of familiar county roads as you approach your destination. Prepare for frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the local landscape.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Moncure Pittsboro Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Moncure Pittsboro Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Moncure, NC to Pittsboro, NC is easy. At 17m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Moncure Pittsboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Sanford Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsboro, NC
Full guide →Pittsboro is a town of 4,300 people (2018) near the Haw River in the Research Triangle in North Carolina. The county seat of Chatham County, Pittsboro has a big cat sanctuary as well as a historic district centered around the 19th-century courthouse.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Moncure Pittsboro Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Moncure Pittsboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (Sanford Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsboro, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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