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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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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.
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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
13 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 218: Mint Hill
1665 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1319 ft · 29 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
137 m · 7 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Take the exit slight left
151 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
2922 ft · 45 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
1033 ft · 13 sec · American Indian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs
1759 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 km · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North Fayetteville Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Fayetteville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leeper Road
59 m · 3 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leeper Road
34 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road
30 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
104 m · 5 sec · Leeper Road
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Continue on Parkton Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Parkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lilesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Hope Mills. Straight-line distance: 111.38 mi (179.25 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 Hope Mills
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 15,848 |
| Coordinates | 34.9704400, -78.9453100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hope Mills (-78.94531, 34.97044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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