How far is Lumberton, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Lumberton, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lumberton and Huntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton and Huntersville.
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Start on North Water Street
1063 ft · 21 sec · North Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street
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Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road
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Take the ramp left
709 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
2093 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
18.5 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1322 ft · 31 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Polk Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · Polk Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn straight
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 115: Huntersville
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Turn slight right onto NC 115 North
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Old Statesville Road
1353 ft · 28 sec · Old Statesville Road
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Continue on South Old Statesville Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Old Statesville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Old Statesville Road
27 m · 3 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Old Statesville Road
2133 ft · 46 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 Lumberton and Huntersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lumberton and Sunny near Huntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lumberton to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Lilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Lumberton and 82.7 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lumberton and Sunny near Huntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Lilesville
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 Lilesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 117.25 mi (188.7 km).
#1 Lumberton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 20,239 |
| Coordinates | 34.6183400, -79.0104500 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.07 | $42.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
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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