How far is Huntersville, NC from Hope Mills, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Hope Mills, NC is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.19 mi
03h 10m
Flight
111.38 mi
179.25 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Huntersville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.38 mi
Kilometers
179.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.19 mi
Kilometers
228.83 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Mon, Apr 20, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-04-20T00:33
Arrive Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Lilesville
NC

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

From Huntersville
71 mi
01h 35m
To Hope Mills
71.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Hope Mills.

  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 left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  32. 32

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    1033 ft · 13 sec · American Indian Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs

    1759 ft · 48 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 17 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · North Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 18 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Fayetteville Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Fayetteville Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leeper Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Leeper Road

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leeper Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road

  43. 43

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    104 m · 5 sec · Leeper Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Parkton Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Parkton Road

  47. 47

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
28 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
31.2 mi · 22%
Fairview Road
27.6 mi · 19%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 10%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
13 mi · 9%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
7.4 mi · 5%
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
6.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

G R Kindley Freeway

Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

14.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lilesville
01h 35m from Huntersville
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntersville and Sunny near Hope Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Hope Mills?

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Lilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Huntersville and 71.1 miles from Hope Mills.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntersville and Sunny near Hope Mills.

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 Hope Mills. Straight-line distance: 111.38 mi (179.25 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Hope Mills

#2 Hope Mills

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Hope Mills (-78.94531, 34.97044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
18.99 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.77
10.04 gal · 37.98 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.88 $39.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.23 $44.47
Premium $4.78 $23.99 $47.97
Diesel $5.62 $28.23 $56.46

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Hope Mills. The current time is 00:33:01.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.