How far is Fuquay-Varina, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Fuquay-Varina, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 02h 39m.
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 Guilford 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 Fuquay-Varina and Huntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fuquay-Varina and Huntersville.
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Start on West Academy Street
18 m · 10 sec · West Academy Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1746 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Wake Chapel Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wake Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broad Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on GB Alford Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · GB Alford Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll West
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
1902 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit right
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Davidson Highway, Huntersville
1547 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Sam Furr Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road
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Turn left onto Ramah Church Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road
41 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
3171 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road
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Turn left onto North Old Statesville Road
860 ft · 16 sec · North 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 Fuquay-Varina 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.
I 85 South
Keep slight left
63.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fuquay-Varina to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Pleasant Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Fuquay-Varina and 80.3 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Garden
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 Pleasant Garden.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fuquay-Varina and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 115.54 mi (185.94 km).
#1 Fuquay-Varina
City in North Carolina
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.5843200, -78.8000100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.76 | $53.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
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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