Pinehurst North Carolina Map

About Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst is a locality in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 18,256. The population density is 415.4 people per km². Pinehurst is located at 35.1954°N, 79.4695°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28374.

Pinehurst unfolds across gently rolling terrain, a landscape sculpted by longleaf pines and a pervasive sense of cultivated calm. It lies 25.5 miles south-west of Sanford, NC (from Sanford, NC: bearing 220°T), and is situated 4.6 miles west-north-west of Southern Pines. The air here carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, a blend of pine needles warmed by the sun and the distant, damp promise of the Sandhills' unique ecosystem. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting shifting patterns on the sandy soil, a quiet beauty that permeates the meticulously maintained grounds. The very character of Pinehurst seems to exhale serenity, a place where manicured greens meet the wilder, whispering woods. This particular locality, Pinehurst, owes its refined existence to the vision of James Walker Tufts, a Boston soda fountain magnate who sought a winter retreat for his ailing son. He envisioned a village of health and leisure, a far cry from the industrial grit of the North, and his dreams began to take root in the late 19th century. The local economy, then as now, is inextricably tied to its reputation as a premier golf destination, drawing visitors from across the globe to its legendary courses. Beyond the fairways, the Sandhills' distinctive flora and fauna, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, offer a quiet counterpoint to the manicured perfection, a reminder of the wild heart that beats beneath the polished surface of Pinehurst.

About This Pinehurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pinehurst, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.195434, -79.469477. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pinehurst and Moore County.

Detailed location data for Pinehurst includes the ZIP code (28645), telephone area code (828, 704, 980), county seat of Moore County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Moore County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pinehurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.