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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.58 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.12 mi
22.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.12 mi
Kilometers
22.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.58 mi
Kilometers
29.9 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fallcrest
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Holly
Wed, Apr 15, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Holly
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Fallcrest
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Holly
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
Ranlo
NC

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Mount Holly
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Fallcrest
9.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Beatty Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beatty Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Gastonia

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 7: East Gastonia

    858 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Ozark Avenue

    3206 ft · 1 min · East Ozark Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Long Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1264 ft · 29 sec · North Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Franklin Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Franklin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Myrtle School Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Myrtle School Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Linwood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Linwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Chapel Grove Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chapel Grove Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodleaf Drive

    694 ft · 31 sec · Woodleaf Drive

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
7.53 mi · 40%
East Franklin Boulevard
2.53 mi · 14%
Beatty Drive
1.43 mi · 8%
Linwood Road
1.18 mi · 6%
Chapel Grove Road
1.13 mi · 6%
South Myrtle School Road
1.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranlo
00h 15m from Mount Holly
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gastonia

4 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

28 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

52 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

75 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Holly and Fallcrest. Straight-line distance: 14.12 mi (22.73 km).

Mount Holly

#1 Mount Holly

City in Gaston County, North Carolina

Population16,415
Coordinates35.2981900, -81.0159100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fallcrest

Fallcrest is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2179100, -81.2461900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Holly (-81.01591, 35.29819)
End: Fallcrest (-81.24619, 35.21791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Holly and Fallcrest. The current time is 15:56:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.