How far is Lincolnton, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Lincolnton, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnton and Huntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnton and Huntersville.
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Start on East Pine Street
945 ft · 28 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Laurel Street
542 ft · 26 sec · North Laurel Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
16.4 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Beatties Ford Road
1653 ft · 38 sec · Beatties Ford Road
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Turn left onto Gilead Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilead Road
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Continue on Vance Road
647 ft · 15 sec · Vance Road
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Turn left onto Bud Henderson Road
596 ft · 21 sec · Bud Henderson Road
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Continue on Gilead Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Gilead Road
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Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road
15 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnton and Huntersville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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16.4 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lincolnton and Sunny near Huntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincolnton to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lincolnton and 13.2 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnton and Sunny near Huntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Lowesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 23.58 mi (37.95 km).
#1 Lincolnton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 11,522 |
| Coordinates | 35.4737500, -81.2545300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntersville
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
| Population | 59,095 |
| Coordinates | 35.4106900, -80.8428500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
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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