How far is Huntersville, NC from Hickory, NC?
The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Hickory, NC is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Hickory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Hickory.
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Start on South Old Statesville Road
15 m · 7 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Turn left onto Gilead Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Gilead Road
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Turn straight onto Bud Henderson Road
526 ft · 14 sec · Bud Henderson Road
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Turn right onto Vance Road
673 ft · 13 sec · Vance Road
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Continue on Gilead Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilead Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beatties Ford Road
1654 ft · 34 sec · Beatties Ford Road
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2307 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp right toward NC 16 North: Newton
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Conover Boulevard East
4.2 mi · 7 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Continue on Tate Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tate Boulevard
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Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
106 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northwest
127 m · 21 sec · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Trade Alley
103 m · 30 sec · Trade Alley
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Hickory.
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.
NC 16 North
Merge slight left
17 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Huntersville and Sunny near Hickory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Hickory?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Huntersville and 21.1 miles from Hickory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntersville and Sunny near Hickory.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denver.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Hickory. Straight-line distance: 35.79 mi (57.6 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 Hickory
The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina.
| Population | 41,473 |
| Coordinates | 35.7331900, -81.3412000 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory (-81.3412, 35.73319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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