How far is Huntersville, NC from Davidson, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Davidson, NC is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.36 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.34 mi
10.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.34 mi
Kilometers
10.2 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.36 mi
Kilometers
15.07 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davidson
Tue, May 12, 8:19 PM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-05-12T20:02
Arrive Davidson
Tue, May 12, 8:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cornelius
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Huntersville
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To Davidson
4.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Davidson.

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    15 m · 7 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilead Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gilead Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto I 77 North

    1.1 mi · 1 min · I 77 North

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  6. 6

    Continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    2707 ft · 36 sec · I-77 North

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Griffith Street, Davidson

    557 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Griffith Street East, Davidson, Davidson College

    613 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Griffith Street

    71 m · 9 sec · Griffith Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Griffith Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street

    693 ft · 25 sec · Griffith Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Griffith Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Griffith Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    867 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Glasgow Street

    119 m · 20 sec · Glasgow Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Patterson Court Circle

    1985 ft · 1 min · Patterson Court Circle

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1069 ft · 49 sec · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    77 m · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
212.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
3.13 mi · 33%
I-77 North
3.13 mi · 33%
Gilead Road
1.07 mi · 11%
Griffith Street
1.04 mi · 11%
Patterson Court Circle
0.38 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-77 North

Continue on I-77 North

2.62 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornelius
00h 08m from Huntersville
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Davidson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Davidson?

The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Huntersville and 4.7 miles from Davidson.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Davidson.

Stop Ideas Near Cornelius

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

28 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

37 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Davidson. Straight-line distance: 6.34 mi (10.2 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Davidson

#2 Davidson

Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Population13,203
Coordinates35.5023300, -80.8391200
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Davidson (-80.83912, 35.50233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.25 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.61
0.66 gal · 2.5 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.31 $2.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.46 $2.92
Premium $4.78 $1.58 $3.15
Diesel $5.62 $1.86 $3.71

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Davidson. The current time is 20:02:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.