How far is Leland, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Leland, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 232 miles (373.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
232.01 mi
03h 54m
Flight
177.6 mi
285.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.6 mi
Kilometers
285.82 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.01 mi
Kilometers
373.38 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Thu, May 14, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Leland
Thu, May 14, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leland
2026-05-14T04:25
Arrive Huntersville
Thu, May 14, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leland
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
Laurinburg
NC

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

From Leland
100.4 mi
01h 57m
To Huntersville
131.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Road Northeast

    86 m · 14 sec · Post Office Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road Northeast

    83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Village Road

    944 ft · 19 sec · Village Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Leland School Road Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Leland School Road Northeast

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Misery Road Northeast

    1692 ft · 27 sec · Mount Misery Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  14. 14

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1322 ft · 31 sec · Williams Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Polk Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Polk Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn straight

    25 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  29. 29

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

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 115: Huntersville

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto NC 115 North

    42 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Old Statesville Road

    1353 ft · 28 sec · Old Statesville Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Old Statesville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Old Statesville Road

  34. 34

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

    27 m · 3 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto South Old Statesville Road

    2133 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leland 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
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
87.6 mi · 38%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 15%
Polk Street
23.5 mi · 10%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 6%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
13.1 mi · 6%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
7.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

55.9 mi · 01h 08m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurinburg
01h 57m from Leland
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leland and Sunny near Huntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232 miles (373.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Leland and 131.6 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leland and Sunny near Huntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Laurinburg

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Southern Pines

45 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

61 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 177.6 mi (285.82 km).

Leland

#1 Leland

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

Population25,647
Coordinates34.2562800, -78.0447100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Office Road Northeast (-78.044691, 34.256219)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
30.99 L · about $32.44
Round trip
$64.88
16.38 gal · 61.98 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.44 $64.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.27 $72.55
Premium $4.78 $39.13 $78.26
Diesel $5.62 $46.06 $92.12

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Leland and Huntersville. The current time is 04:25:35.

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.