How far is Huntersville, NC from Winterville, NC?
The driving distance from Huntersville, NC to Winterville, NC is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntersville and Winterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville and Winterville.
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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 right
48.6 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Moye-Turnage Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Moye-Turnage Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Speight Seed Farm Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Speight Seed Farm Road
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Turn left onto Pocosin Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Pocosin Road
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Main Street
2138 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
108 m · 12 sec · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntersville and Winterville.
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 right
48.6 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Huntersville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntersville to Winterville?
The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Huntersville and 121.8 miles from Winterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.02 one way or $68.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Huntersville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winterville.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntersville and Winterville. Straight-line distance: 193.84 mi (311.95 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 Winterville
City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,132 |
| Coordinates | 35.5290500, -77.4010800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winterville (-77.40108, 35.52905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $34.02 | $68.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.05 | $76.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.04 | $82.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.31 | $96.62 |
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 19, 2026
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