How far is Mooresville, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Mooresville, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.68 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.17 mi
19.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.68 mi
Kilometers
23.63 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Tue, May 26, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Mooresville
Tue, May 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mooresville
2026-05-26T09:15
Arrive Huntersville
Tue, May 26, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mooresville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cornelius
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Mooresville
7.3 mi
00h 11m
To Huntersville
7.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Iredell Avenue

    29 m · 9 sec · West Iredell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Norman Drive

    16 m · 5 sec · Norman Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mecklenburg Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mecklenburg Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Langtree Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Langtree Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 South, US 21 South: Charlotte

    1196 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I-77 South

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  12. 12

    Continue on I 77 South

    2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South

    1.2 km · 54 sec · I 77 South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Gilead Road, Huntersville

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Gilead Road, Huntersville

    70 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gilead Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gilead Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road

    15 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77 South
5.2 mi · 35%
I 77 South
3.1 mi · 21%
Mecklenburg Highway
2.08 mi · 14%
Gilead Road
1.22 mi · 8%
North Broad Street
1.22 mi · 8%
Langtree Road
1.13 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I-77 South

Merge slight left onto I-77 South

2.67 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornelius
00h 11m from Mooresville
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mooresville and Rain Showers near Huntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Mooresville and 7.3 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mooresville and Rain Showers near Huntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Cornelius

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

28 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

37 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 12.17 mi (19.59 km).

Mooresville

#1 Mooresville

Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

Population39,962
Coordinates35.5848600, -80.8100700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.810115, 35.584827)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.06
Round trip
$4.12
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.06 $4.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.30 $4.61
Premium $4.78 $2.48 $4.97
Diesel $5.62 $2.92 $5.85

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mooresville and Huntersville. The current time is 09:15:23.

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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.