How far is Huntersville, NC from Lenoir, NC?
The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Lenoir, NC is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Lenoir.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Lenoir.
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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 left onto Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1063 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto McKay Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sigmon Dairy Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
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Turn sharp left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right toward NC 10: Newton
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Harper Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Harper Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridge Street Northwest
123 m · 11 sec · Ridge Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West Avenue Northwest
696 ft · 39 sec · West Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
119 m · 24 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Harper Avenue Northwest
25 m · 3 sec · Harper Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harper Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Lenoir.
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 10
Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntersville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenoir.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Lenoir?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Huntersville and 30.8 miles from Lenoir.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Lenoir. Straight-line distance: 52.31 mi (84.19 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 Lenoir
City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 17,911 |
| Coordinates | 35.9140200, -81.5389800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lenoir (-81.53898, 35.91402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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