How far is Davidson, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Davidson, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidson and Huntersville.
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Start on the route
32 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
134 m · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1106 ft · 50 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Patterson Court Circle
1985 ft · 1 min · Patterson Court Circle
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Turn right onto Glasgow Street
737 ft · 31 sec · Glasgow Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
2510 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Old Statesville Road
4 mi · 7 min · Old Statesville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Old Statesville Road
2880 ft · 55 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidson and Huntersville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Statesville Road
Continue on Old Statesville Road
4 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Davidson and Sunny near Huntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davidson to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Davidson and 4.1 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Davidson and Sunny near Huntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Cornelius
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 6.34 mi (10.2 km).
#1 Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,203 |
| Coordinates | 35.5023300, -80.8391200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntersville
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
| Population | 59,095 |
| Coordinates | 35.4106900, -80.8428500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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