How far is Huntersville, NC from Elizabeth City, NC?
The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Elizabeth City, NC is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Elizabeth City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Elizabeth City.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Continue straight
40 mi · 50 min
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Providence Road
783 ft · 34 sec · Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Elizabeth City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 North
Keep slight left
80 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Huntersville and Sunny near Elizabeth City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Elizabeth City?
The road trip is about 322.2 miles (518.6 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Huntersville and 161.2 miles from Elizabeth City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.04 one way or $90.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntersville and Sunny near Elizabeth City.
Stop Ideas Near Raleigh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raleigh.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Elizabeth City. Straight-line distance: 264.28 mi (425.31 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 Elizabeth City
City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina
| Population | 17,988 |
| Coordinates | 36.2946000, -76.2510500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth City (-76.25105, 36.2946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $45.04 | $90.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $50.36 | $100.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $54.33 | $108.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $63.94 | $127.89 |
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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