How far is Fallcrest, NC from Mount Holly, NC?

The driving distance from Fallcrest, NC to Mount Holly, NC is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.56 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.12 mi
22.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.12 mi
Kilometers
22.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.56 mi
Kilometers
33.09 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Holly
Wed, Apr 15, 6:04 PM EDT
Return by in Fallcrest
Wed, Apr 15, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallcrest
2026-04-15T17:33
Arrive Mount Holly
Wed, Apr 15, 6:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fallcrest
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ranlo
NC

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fallcrest
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Mount Holly
11.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fallcrest and Mount Holly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fallcrest and Mount Holly.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodleaf Drive

    694 ft · 36 sec · Woodleaf Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chapel Grove Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chapel Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Linwood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Linwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Myrtle School Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Myrtle School Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Franklin Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Franklin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1311 ft · 37 sec · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Long Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Ozark Avenue

    2177 ft · 45 sec · East Ozark Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 273: Belmont, Mount Holly

    1340 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Park Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Park Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Beatty Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Beatty Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1022 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallcrest and Mount Holly.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
7.39 mi · 36%
West Franklin Boulevard
2.53 mi · 12%
Beatty Drive
2.22 mi · 11%
Linwood Road
1.18 mi · 6%
Chapel Grove Road
1.13 mi · 5%
South Myrtle School Road
1.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

7.39 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranlo
00h 15m from Fallcrest
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fallcrest and Mostly Clear near Mount Holly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fallcrest to Mount Holly?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Ranlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Fallcrest and 11.3 miles from Mount Holly.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fallcrest and Mostly Clear near Mount Holly.

Stop Ideas Near Ranlo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ranlo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ranlo.

RAIL

Gastonia

4 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

28 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

52 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

75 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallcrest and Mount Holly. Straight-line distance: 14.12 mi (22.73 km).

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#1 Fallcrest

Fallcrest is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2179100, -81.2461900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Mount Holly

#2 Mount Holly

City in Gaston County, North Carolina

Population16,415
Coordinates35.2981900, -81.0159100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodleaf Drive (-81.245946, 35.217621)
End: North Main Street (-81.016085, 35.2982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.23 $6.47
Premium $4.78 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.62 $4.11 $8.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fallcrest and Mount Holly. The current time is 17:33:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.