How far is Huntersville, NC from Kinston, NC?
The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Kinston, NC is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Kinston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Kinston.
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Start on South Old Statesville Road
2617 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Continue on North Old Statesville Road
53 m · 6 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Old Statesville Road
61 m · 7 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Old Statesville Road
937 ft · 23 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Turn right onto Ramah Church Road
3162 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road
48 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Furr Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
26.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
1413 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight left
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Continue on West Vernon Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · West Vernon Avenue
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Turn right onto North Queen Street
1807 ft · 41 sec · North Queen Street
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Turn right onto West Blount Street
80 m · 17 sec · West Blount Street
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Turn left onto Walls Street
96 m · 19 sec · Walls Street
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Turn left
31 m · 8 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 Kinston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Huntersville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kinston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Kinston?
The road trip is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Huntersville and 116.3 miles from Kinston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.48 one way or $64.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Huntersville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kinston.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Pittsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.
Cary
Durham
North Carolina State Fair station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Kinston. Straight-line distance: 184.09 mi (296.27 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 Kinston
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 19,849 |
| Coordinates | 35.2626600, -77.5816400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kinston (-77.58164, 35.26266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.18 | $78.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.12 | $92.23 |
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 · May 25, 2026
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