How far is Huntersville, NC from Spring Lake, NC?

The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Spring Lake, NC is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.49 mi
03h 04m
Flight
106.79 mi
171.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.79 mi
Kilometers
171.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.49 mi
Kilometers
201.95 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Lake
Sun, May 3, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Huntersville
Sun, May 3, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntersville
2026-05-02T21:06
Arrive Spring Lake
Sun, May 3, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntersville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Troy
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Huntersville
62.7 mi
01h 32m
To Spring Lake
62.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Spring Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on South Old Statesville Road

    2617 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Old Statesville Road

    53 m · 6 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Old Statesville Road

    61 m · 7 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Old Statesville Road

    937 ft · 23 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ramah Church Road

    3162 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Davidson Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Drive Northwest

    1459 ft · 40 sec · Central Drive Northwest

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Concord Parkway North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward Asheboro

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    599 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 40 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto NC24-27

    19.7 mi · 29 min · NC24-27

  33. 33

    Take the exit right

    2864 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Lillington Highway

    33 m · 5 sec · Lillington Highway

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Road
42.2 mi · 34%
NC24-27
28.7 mi · 23%
Asheboro
19 mi · 15%
Davidson Highway
8.58 mi · 7%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 5%
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
4.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Troy Road

Continue straight

28.7 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 32m from Huntersville
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntersville and Rain Showers Likely near Spring Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Spring Lake?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Huntersville and 62.8 miles from Spring Lake.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.55 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntersville and Rain Showers Likely near Spring Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

50 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

61 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 106.79 mi (171.86 km).

Huntersville

#1 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Lake

Borough of New Jersey

Population11,980
Coordinates35.1679400, -78.9728100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntersville (-80.84285, 35.41069)
End: Spring Lake (-78.97281, 35.16794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $17.55
Round trip
$35.09
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.55 $35.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.62 $39.24
Premium $4.78 $21.17 $42.33
Diesel $5.62 $24.91 $49.83

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntersville and Spring Lake. The current time is 21:06:06.

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.