How far is Gastonia, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Gaston County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Huntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Huntersville.
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Start on West Franklin Boulevard
2639 ft · 57 sec · 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
8.2 mi · 10 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 Gastonia 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.
Craig Lawing Freeway
Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
10.6 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gastonia and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Mount Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Gastonia and 14.9 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gastonia and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly
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 Mount Holly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.35 km).
#1 Gastonia
The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
| Population | 77,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.2620800, -81.1873000 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
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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