How far is Huntersville, NC from Lincolnton, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Lincolnton, NC is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.4 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.58 mi
37.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.58 mi
Kilometers
37.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.4 mi
Kilometers
42.48 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lowesville
NC

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

From Huntersville
13.2 mi
00h 22m
To Lincolnton
13.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    15 m · 7 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilead Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Gilead Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bud Henderson Road

    526 ft · 14 sec · Bud Henderson Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vance Road

    673 ft · 13 sec · Vance Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Gilead Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilead Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beatties Ford Road

    1654 ft · 34 sec · Beatties Ford Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Laurel Street

    542 ft · 24 sec · North Laurel Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · East Pine Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beatties Ford Road
11.7 mi · 44%
Gilead Road
4.73 mi · 18%
East Pine Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Vance Road
0.13 mi
North Laurel Street
0.1 mi
Bud Henderson Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Beatties Ford Road

Continue straight

11.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowesville
00h 22m from Huntersville
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Huntersville and Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Huntersville and 13.2 miles from Lincolnton.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Huntersville and Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Stop Ideas Near Lowesville

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

22 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

26 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

36 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

58 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 23.58 mi (37.95 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Lincolnton

County seat in North Carolina

Population11,522
Coordinates35.4737500, -81.2545300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Lincolnton (-81.25453, 35.47375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.37
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.68 $7.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.12 $8.24
Premium $4.78 $4.44 $8.89
Diesel $5.62 $5.23 $10.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Lincolnton. The current time is 05:01:53.

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.