How far is Huntersville, NC from Fuquay-Varina, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Fuquay-Varina, NC is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.56 mi
03h 12m
Flight
115.54 mi
185.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.54 mi
Kilometers
185.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.56 mi
Kilometers
250.35 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fuquay-Varina
Sat, May 2, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Sat, May 2, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-05-02T05:43
Arrive Fuquay-Varina
Sat, May 2, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntersville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Huntersville
77.7 mi
01h 36m
To Fuquay-Varina
77.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Fuquay-Varina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Fuquay-Varina.

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    2617 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Old Statesville Road

    53 m · 6 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Old Statesville Road

    61 m · 7 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Old Statesville Road

    937 ft · 23 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ramah Church Road

    3162 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    26.3 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro

    1413 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Triangle Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 55 East: Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina

    2086 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wake Chapel Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wake Chapel Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1555 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Academy Street

    18 m · 2 sec · West Academy Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Fuquay-Varina.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
70.3 mi · 45%
US 421 South
26.3 mi · 17%
US 64
21.3 mi · 14%
NC 55 East
7.54 mi · 5%
Davidson Highway
6.18 mi · 4%
Triangle Expressway
4.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 36m from Huntersville
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntersville and Rain Showers Likely near Fuquay-Varina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Fuquay-Varina?

The road trip is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Huntersville and 77.9 miles from Fuquay-Varina.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntersville and Rain Showers Likely near Fuquay-Varina.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Fuquay-Varina. Straight-line distance: 115.54 mi (185.94 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Fuquay-Varina

#2 Fuquay-Varina

City in North Carolina

Population32,145
Coordinates35.5843200, -78.8000100
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Fuquay-Varina (-78.80001, 35.58432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.49
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.75 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.32 $48.63
Premium $4.78 $26.23 $52.46
Diesel $5.62 $30.88 $61.75

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Fuquay-Varina. The current time is 05:43:58.

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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.