How far is Huntersville, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.39 mi
02h 48m
Flight
113.59 mi
182.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.59 mi
Kilometers
182.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.39 mi
Kilometers
225.93 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, Jun 2, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Tue, Jun 2, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-06-01T23:16
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, Jun 2, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntersville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lilesville
NC

Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Huntersville
70.3 mi
01h 24m
To Fayetteville
70.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    2045 ft · 43 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    39 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 21 South

    571 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Statesville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Statesville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hambright Road

    2848 ft · 59 sec · Hambright Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road

    2726 ft · 49 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Statesville Road

    2926 ft · 59 sec · Old Statesville Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 485 North Inner: Matthews

    1944 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    6.1 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 218: Mint Hill

    1665 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fairview Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    71 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1319 ft · 29 sec · Williams Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    137 m · 7 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    151 m · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2922 ft · 45 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  44. 44

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  48. 48

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
28 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairview Road
27.6 mi · 20%
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi · 16%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 9%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
13 mi · 9%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
South Raeford Road
9.53 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

21 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lilesville
01h 24m from Huntersville
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Huntersville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 70.3 miles from Huntersville and 70.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Huntersville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Lilesville

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

28 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

59 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Charlotte

82 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

83 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 113.59 mi (182.81 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.92 $43.85
Premium $4.78 $23.65 $47.30
Diesel $5.62 $27.84 $55.68

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Fayetteville. The current time is 23:16:48.

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.