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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Gilead Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1941 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on I-77 South
1.2 mi · 1 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Matthews
1201 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer: Pineville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Newton, Brookshire Boulevard
2259 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Brookshire Boulevard
77 m · 8 sec · Brookshire Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward Mount Holly-Huntersville Road west
1081 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
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Continue on Mount Holly Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on East Charlotte Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Charlotte Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Mount Holly. Straight-line distance: 12.47 mi (20.07 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 Mount Holly
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
| Population | 16,415 |
| Coordinates | 35.2981900, -81.0159100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Holly (-81.01591, 35.29819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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