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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Woodleaf Drive
694 ft · 36 sec · Woodleaf Drive
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Turn left onto Chapel Grove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chapel Grove Road
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Turn slight right onto Linwood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Linwood Road
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Turn left onto South Myrtle School Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Myrtle School Road
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Turn right onto West Franklin Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1311 ft · 37 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Long Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue
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Continue on East Ozark Avenue
2177 ft · 45 sec · East Ozark Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 273: Belmont, Mount Holly
1340 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Park Street
116 m · 15 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Beatty Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Beatty Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1022 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ranlo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fallcrest and Mount Holly. Straight-line distance: 14.12 mi (22.73 km).
#1 Fallcrest
Fallcrest is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2179100, -81.2461900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Holly
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
| Population | 16,415 |
| Coordinates | 35.2981900, -81.0159100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-81.016085, 35.2982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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