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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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 02h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on South Old Statesville Road
2045 ft · 43 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Turn slight right
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
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Turn left onto US 21 South
571 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Statesville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Statesville Road
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Turn left onto Hambright Road
2848 ft · 59 sec · Hambright Road
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Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road
2726 ft · 49 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Continue on Old Statesville Road
2926 ft · 59 sec · Old Statesville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 485 North Inner: Matthews
1944 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto H Allen Tate Jr Highway
6.1 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
13 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 218: Mint Hill
1665 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1319 ft · 29 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
137 m · 7 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Take the exit slight left
151 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway
2922 ft · 45 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
28.2 mi · 33 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn slight right onto Old US Highway 1
2539 ft · 45 sec · Old US Highway 1
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Continue on Southwest Broad Street
2536 ft · 45 sec · Southwest Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Massachusetts Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · West Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Broad Street
961 ft · 46 sec · Southeast Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Pennsylvania Avenue
54 m · 8 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Polkton.
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Southern Pines
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 83.43 mi (134.26 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 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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