How far is Elizabeth City, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Elizabeth City, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth City and Huntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth City and Huntersville.
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Start on Crystal Lane
129 m · 21 sec · Crystal Lane
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Turn right onto North Post Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Post Road
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Turn left onto East Marion Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Marion Street
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Turn left onto East Dixon Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
572 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
2662 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 Inner North: Statesville, Huntersville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Statesville
1887 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Statesville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I-77 North
1109 ft · 15 sec · I-77 North
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Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
1.4 km · 59 sec · I 77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Huntersville, Gilead Road
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
31 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Gilead Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Gilead Road
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Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road
15 m · 1 sec · South 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 Elizabeth City and Huntersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabeth City and Chance Rain Showers near Huntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth City to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Elizabeth City and 25.2 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabeth City and Chance Rain Showers near Huntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth City and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 37.43 mi (60.24 km).
#1 Elizabeth City
City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina
| Population | 17,751 |
| Coordinates | 35.2929100, -81.4912000 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.95 | $19.91 |
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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