How far is Huntersville, NC from Southern Pines, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Southern Pines, NC is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Road
111.11 mi
02h 27m
Flight
83.43 mi
134.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.43 mi
Kilometers
134.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.11 mi
Kilometers
178.81 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Thu, Apr 30, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-04-30T18:30
Arrive Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntersville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Polkton
NC

City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Huntersville
55.6 mi
01h 13m
To Southern Pines
55.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Southern Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    2045 ft · 43 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    39 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 21 South

    571 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Statesville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Statesville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hambright Road

    2848 ft · 59 sec · Hambright Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road

    2726 ft · 49 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Statesville Road

    2926 ft · 59 sec · Old Statesville Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 485 North Inner: Matthews

    1944 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    6.1 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 218: Mint Hill

    1665 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fairview Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    71 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1319 ft · 29 sec · Williams Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    137 m · 7 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    151 m · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2922 ft · 45 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Fayetteville Road

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Old US Highway 1

    2539 ft · 45 sec · Old US Highway 1

  34. 34

    Continue on Southwest Broad Street

    2536 ft · 45 sec · Southwest Broad Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Massachusetts Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · West Massachusetts Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Southeast Broad Street

    961 ft · 46 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Pennsylvania Avenue

    54 m · 8 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
28.2 mi · 25%
Fairview Road
27.6 mi · 25%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
13 mi · 12%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 9%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
7.4 mi · 7%
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
6.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polkton
01h 13m from Huntersville
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntersville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southern Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Southern Pines?

The road trip is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Polkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Huntersville and 55.6 miles from Southern Pines.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntersville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southern Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Polkton

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

48 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Charlotte

62 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

67 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

76 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 83.43 mi (134.26 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Southern Pines

#2 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.84 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
7.84 gal · 29.68 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.36 $34.72
Premium $4.78 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $5.62 $22.05 $44.09

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Southern Pines. The current time is 18:30:45.

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.