How far is Huntersville, NC from Harrisburg, NC?
The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Harrisburg, NC is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Harrisburg.
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Start on South Old Statesville Road
2045 ft · 43 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Turn slight right
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
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Turn left onto US 21 South
571 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Statesville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Statesville Road
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Turn left onto Hambright Road
2848 ft · 59 sec · Hambright Road
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Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road
2726 ft · 49 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Continue on Old Statesville Road
2926 ft · 59 sec · Old Statesville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 485 North Inner: Matthews
1944 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto H Allen Tate Jr Highway
6.1 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Harrisburg, University City Boulevard
2082 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto University City Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · University City Boulevard
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Continue on NC Highway 49
1.4 km · 2 min · NC Highway 49
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Turn left onto Morehead Road
973 ft · 27 sec · Morehead Road
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Turn right onto Plaza Drive
124 m · 18 sec · Plaza Drive
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Continue on Plaza Drive
858 ft · 38 sec · Plaza Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plaza Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Harrisburg.
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.
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto H Allen Tate Jr Highway
6.05 mi · 00h 06m
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 Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 8.2 miles from Huntersville and 8.2 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntersville and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Cornelius
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 12.02 mi (19.35 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 Harrisburg
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 16,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.3239500, -80.6578400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrisburg (-80.65784, 35.32395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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