How far is Huntersville, NC from Albemarle, NC?
The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Albemarle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Albemarle.
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Start on South Old Statesville Road
2617 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Continue on North Old Statesville Road
53 m · 6 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Old Statesville Road
61 m · 7 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Old Statesville Road
937 ft · 23 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Turn right onto Ramah Church Road
3162 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road
48 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Furr Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Davidson Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Davidson Highway
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Turn right onto Central Drive Northwest
1459 ft · 40 sec · Central Drive Northwest
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
1.9 mi · 2 min · Concord Parkway North
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Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
4.3 mi · 5 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
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Take the exit left toward Asheboro
1816 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
599 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2714 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Albemarle.
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.
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12.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Albemarle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Albemarle?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Huntersville and 21.6 miles from Albemarle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Albemarle.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 36.45 mi (58.66 km).
#1 Huntersville
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
| Population | 59,095 |
| Coordinates | 35.4106900, -80.8428500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albemarle
City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,003 |
| Coordinates | 35.3501400, -80.2000600 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albemarle (-80.20006, 35.35014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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