How far is Huntersville, NC from Mount Holly, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Mount Holly, NC is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
15.53 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.47 mi
20.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.47 mi
Kilometers
20.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.53 mi
Kilometers
24.99 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Holly
Sat, May 30, 7:41 PM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Sat, May 30, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-05-30T19:17
Arrive Mount Holly
Sat, May 30, 7:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Mount Holly
7.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Mount Holly.

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    15 m · 7 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilead Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gilead Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I-77 South

    1.2 mi · 1 min · I-77 South

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    1.1 mi · 1 min · I-77 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Matthews

    1201 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer: Pineville

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Newton, Brookshire Boulevard

    2259 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brookshire Boulevard

    77 m · 8 sec · Brookshire Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Mount Holly-Huntersville Road west

    1081 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Holly Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Charlotte Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Charlotte Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Craig Lawing Freeway
5.43 mi · 35%
Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
2.97 mi · 19%
I-77 South
2.3 mi · 15%
Gilead Road
1.27 mi · 8%
Mount Holly Road
1.03 mi · 7%
I 485 South Outer
0.88 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Craig Lawing Freeway

Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway

5.43 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowesville
00h 11m from Huntersville
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntersville and Partly Sunny near Mount Holly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Mount Holly?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7.8 miles from Huntersville and 7.8 miles from Mount Holly.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntersville and Partly Sunny near Mount Holly.

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 Mount Holly. Straight-line distance: 12.47 mi (20.07 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Mount Holly

#2 Mount Holly

City in Gaston County, North Carolina

Population16,415
Coordinates35.2981900, -81.0159100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Mount Holly (-81.01591, 35.29819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.36
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.18 $4.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.78 $2.63 $5.26
Diesel $5.62 $3.09 $6.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Mount Holly. The current time is 19:17:42.

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.