How far is Matthews, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Matthews, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Matthews and Huntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matthews and Huntersville.
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Start on North Freemont Street
4 m · 6 sec · North Freemont Street
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Turn left onto West John Street
149 m · 24 sec · West John Street
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Turn left onto North Trade Street
2622 ft · 1 min · North Trade Street
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Continue on Sam Newell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sam Newell Road
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Turn left onto East Independence Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
128 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 277 North Outer, NC 16 North: Brookshire Freeway
2069 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brookshire Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, US 21 North: Statesville
83 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North, US 21 North: Statesville
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-77 North
113 m · 6 sec · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
1.4 km · 59 sec · I 77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Huntersville, Gilead Road
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
31 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Gilead Road
1.2 km · 2 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 Matthews 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.
East Independence Expressway
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.44 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Matthews and Sunny near Huntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Matthews to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Matthews and 19.6 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Matthews and Sunny near Huntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte
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 Charlotte.
Charlotte
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Kannapolis
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Matthews and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 21.39 mi (34.42 km).
#1 Matthews
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 33,718 |
| Coordinates | 35.1168100, -80.7236800 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
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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