How far is Huntersville, NC from Tarboro, NC?
The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Tarboro, NC is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Tarboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Tarboro.
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Start on South Old Statesville Road
2617 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Continue on North Old Statesville Road
53 m · 6 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Old Statesville Road
61 m · 7 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Old Statesville Road
937 ft · 23 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Turn right onto Ramah Church Road
3162 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road
48 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Furr Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
48.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
2257 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Saint James Street
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Turn right onto Trade Street
7 m · 1 sec · Trade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Tarboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left
48.2 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntersville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Tarboro?
The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Huntersville and 115.2 miles from Tarboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntersville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarboro.
Stop Ideas Near Mebane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Carrboro Town Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Tarboro. Straight-line distance: 188.67 mi (303.63 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 Tarboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,575 |
| Coordinates | 35.8968200, -77.5358000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarboro (-77.5358, 35.89682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $32.16 | $64.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.96 | $71.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.80 | $77.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.67 | $91.33 |
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 · Jun 10, 2026
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