How far is Huntsboro, NC from Scottsboro, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsboro, NC to Scottsboro, AL is about 545.4 miles (877.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 437.3 miles (703.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsboro and Scottsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsboro and Scottsboro.
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Start on Harold Obrien Road
123 m · 20 sec · Harold Obrien Road
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Turn right onto Huntsboro Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Huntsboro Road
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Continue on Tabbs Creek Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Tabbs Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
742 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit right
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
32.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 74 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52 North: Mount Airy
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
20.9 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Andy Griffith Parkway
10.7 mi · 13 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway
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Continue on Fancy Gap Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Fancy Gap Highway
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Turn left
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
33.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
977 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Lee Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
6.5 mi · 7 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 279: Scottsboro
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Market Street
700 ft · 33 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Peachtree Street
138 m · 22 sec · East Peachtree Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
13 m · 2 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
70 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsboro and Scottsboro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Fancy Gap Highway
Keep slight left
148 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Huntsboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Scottsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsboro to Scottsboro?
The road trip is about 545.4 miles (877.7 km) and usually takes 10h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.8 miles from Huntsboro and 273.7 miles from Scottsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 437.3 miles (703.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.1 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.30 one way or $126.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Huntsboro and Scottsboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Huntsboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Scottsboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsboro and Scottsboro. Straight-line distance: 437.27 mi (703.72 km).
#1 Huntsboro
Huntsboro is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3593100, -78.5377800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsboro
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,372 |
| Coordinates | 34.6723100, -86.0341500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottsboro (-86.03415, 34.67231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 878 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 48m |
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 | $3.29 | $63.30 | $126.60 |
| Mid-grade | $3.75 | $72.09 | $144.18 |
| Premium | $4.18 | $80.38 | $160.77 |
| Diesel | $5.45 | $104.88 | $209.75 |
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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