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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Parkton Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Parkton Road
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Continue on Leeper Road
106 m · 7 sec · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leeper Road
34 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road
25 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto David Parnell Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · David Parnell Street
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Continue on North Fayetteville Street
8 mi · 12 min · North Fayetteville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on NC-71
8 mi · 11 min · NC-71
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Continue on Red Springs Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road
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Take the ramp right
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
1301 ft · 16 sec · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1322 ft · 31 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Polk Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · Polk Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn straight
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 115: Huntersville
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Turn slight right onto NC 115 North
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Old Statesville Road
1353 ft · 28 sec · Old Statesville Road
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Continue on South Old Statesville Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Old Statesville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Old Statesville Road
27 m · 3 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Old Statesville Road
2133 ft · 46 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 Hope Mills 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.
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.
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 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?
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Stop Ideas Near Lilesville
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 Lilesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hope Mills and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 111.38 mi (179.25 km).
#1 Hope Mills
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 15,848 |
| Coordinates | 34.9704400, -78.9453100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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