How far is Huntersville, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (319 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
266.3 mi
04h 23m
Flight
198.2 mi
318.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.2 mi
Kilometers
318.98 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.3 mi
Kilometers
428.57 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Tue, Jun 2, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Tue, Jun 2, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-06-01T23:16
Arrive Jacksonville
Tue, Jun 2, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 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
Raynham
NC

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Huntersville
125.3 mi
02h 11m
To Jacksonville
141 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Tonight
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Jacksonville.

  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

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  36. 36

    Take the exit left toward General Howe Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · General Howe Road

  37. 37

    Continue on General Howell Road

    1320 ft · 21 sec · General Howell Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Gen Howe Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Gen Howe Road

  39. 39

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Malpass Corner Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · North Walker Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Bridges Street

    1039 ft · 25 sec · East Bridges Street

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto Jacksonville Highway

    30.6 mi · 43 min · Jacksonville Highway

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    132 m · 8 sec

  46. 46

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  47. 47

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
73.3 mi · 28%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Highway
30.7 mi · 12%
Fairview Road
27.6 mi · 10%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 6%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

42.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
198.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
02h 11m from Huntersville
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Huntersville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Huntersville and 141 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 198.2 miles (319 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.23 one way or $74.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Huntersville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

24 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

57 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

60 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

66 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 198.2 mi (318.98 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.57 L · about $37.23
Round trip
$74.47
18.8 gal · 71.14 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.23 $74.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.63 $83.27
Premium $4.78 $44.91 $89.83
Diesel $5.62 $52.87 $105.73

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Jacksonville. The current time is 23:16:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.