How far is Laurinburg, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Laurinburg, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.53 mi
01h 51m
Flight
89.56 mi
144.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.56 mi
Kilometers
144.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.53 mi
Kilometers
165.01 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Laurinburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurinburg
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Huntersville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurinburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Polkton
NC

City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Laurinburg
51.3 mi
00h 55m
To Huntersville
51.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurinburg and Huntersville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    12 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  8. 8

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1322 ft · 31 sec · Williams Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Polk Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Polk Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn straight

    25 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 115: Huntersville

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto NC 115 North

    42 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Old Statesville Road

    1353 ft · 28 sec · Old Statesville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Old Statesville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Old Statesville Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Old Statesville Road

    27 m · 3 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto South Old Statesville Road

    2133 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Polk Street
23.5 mi · 23%
Andrew Jackson Highway
22.9 mi · 22%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 14%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
13.1 mi · 13%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
7.05 mi · 7%
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
5.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

G R Kindley Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

14.4 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polkton
00h 55m from Laurinburg
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laurinburg and Sunny near Huntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurinburg to Huntersville?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 51.3 miles from Laurinburg and 51.3 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laurinburg and Sunny near Huntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Polkton

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Charlotte

62 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

67 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

76 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurinburg and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 89.56 mi (144.14 km).

Laurinburg

#1 Laurinburg

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-79.462853, 34.774061)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $4.78 $17.30 $34.59
Diesel $5.62 $20.36 $40.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurinburg and Huntersville. The current time is 21:31:35.

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.