How far is Mount Holly, NC from Fallcrest, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Holly, NC to Fallcrest, NC is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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.
City in Gaston 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 Mount Holly and Fallcrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly and Fallcrest.
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Start on North Main Street
1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Beatty Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Beatty Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Gastonia
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 7: East Gastonia
858 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Ozark Avenue
3206 ft · 1 min · East Ozark Avenue
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Continue on East Long Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1264 ft · 29 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Myrtle School Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Myrtle School Road
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Turn right onto Linwood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Linwood Road
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Turn slight left onto Chapel Grove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chapel Grove Road
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Turn right onto Woodleaf Drive
694 ft · 31 sec · Woodleaf Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodleaf Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Holly and Fallcrest.
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.
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
7.53 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Mount Holly and Mostly Sunny near Fallcrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Holly to Fallcrest?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Ranlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Mount Holly and 9.3 miles from Fallcrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mount Holly and Mostly Sunny near Fallcrest.
Stop Ideas Near Ranlo
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 Ranlo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Holly and Fallcrest. Straight-line distance: 14.12 mi (22.73 km).
#1 Mount Holly
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
| Population | 16,415 |
| Coordinates | 35.2981900, -81.0159100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fallcrest
Fallcrest is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2179100, -81.2461900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fallcrest (-81.24619, 35.21791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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