How far is Huntersville, NC from Belmont, NC?
The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Belmont, NC is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Belmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Belmont.
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Start on South Old Statesville Road
15 m · 7 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Turn left onto Gilead Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Gilead Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1941 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on I-77 South
1.2 mi · 1 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Matthews
1201 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer: Pineville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 273: Belmont, Mount Holly
1695 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Beatty Drive
149 m · 18 sec · Beatty Drive
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Continue on Park Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn right onto Catawba Street
1572 ft · 39 sec · Catawba Street
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Turn left onto Glenway Street
108 m · 18 sec · Glenway Street
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Belmont.
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
Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Belmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Belmont?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 10.3 miles from Huntersville and 10.3 miles from Belmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Belmont.
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 Huntersville and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 15.95 mi (25.67 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 Belmont
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 12,622 |
| Coordinates | 35.2429200, -81.0373000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belmont (-81.0373, 35.24292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
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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