How far is Hope Mills, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Hope Mills, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Road
147.72 mi
02h 56m
Flight
111.38 mi
179.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.38 mi
Kilometers
179.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.72 mi
Kilometers
237.74 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Mon, Apr 20, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hope Mills
2026-04-19T22:57
Arrive Huntersville
Mon, Apr 20, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hope Mills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lilesville
NC

Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Hope Mills
70.2 mi
01h 28m
To Huntersville
77.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hope Mills and Huntersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hope Mills and Huntersville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkton Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Parkton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Leeper Road

    106 m · 7 sec · Leeper Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leeper Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto David Parnell Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · David Parnell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Fayetteville Street

    8 mi · 12 min · North Fayetteville Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on NC-71

    8 mi · 11 min · NC-71

  15. 15

    Continue on Red Springs Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    1301 ft · 16 sec · American Indian Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  23. 23

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1322 ft · 31 sec · Williams Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Polk Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Polk Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn straight

    25 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  37. 37

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 115: Huntersville

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto NC 115 North

    42 m · 6 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Old Statesville Road

    1353 ft · 28 sec · Old Statesville Road

  42. 42

    Continue on South Old Statesville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Old Statesville Road

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Old Statesville Road

    27 m · 3 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto South Old Statesville Road

    2133 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hope Mills and Huntersville.

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
45 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
2 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
31.8 mi · 22%
Polk Street
23.5 mi · 16%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 10%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
13.1 mi · 9%
North Fayetteville Street
8.03 mi · 5%
NC-71
7.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

20.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lilesville
01h 28m from Hope Mills
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills to Huntersville?

The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Lilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Hope Mills and 77.5 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hope Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Huntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Lilesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lilesville, 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 Lilesville.

RAIL

Hamlet

28 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

59 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Charlotte

82 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

83 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hope Mills and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 111.38 mi (179.25 km).

Hope Mills

#1 Hope Mills

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

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-78.945469, 34.970405)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.64 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.08 $46.15
Premium $4.78 $24.89 $49.79
Diesel $5.62 $29.30 $58.60

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Hope Mills and Huntersville. The current time is 22:57:28.

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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.