How far is Roanoke Rapids, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 225.6 miles (363 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.56 mi
03h 43m
Flight
192.58 mi
309.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.58 mi
Kilometers
309.93 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.56 mi
Kilometers
363.01 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Wed, May 13, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke Rapids
Wed, May 13, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke Rapids
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive Huntersville
Wed, May 13, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke Rapids
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mebane
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

From Roanoke Rapids
109.7 mi
01h 51m
To Huntersville
115.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke Rapids and Huntersville.

  1. 1

    Start on Roanoke Avenue

    1.6 mi · 5 min · Roanoke Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Littleton Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Littleton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    44.1 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Davidson Highway, Huntersville

    1547 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3171 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Old Statesville Road

    860 ft · 16 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Old Statesville Road

    2880 ft · 55 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
96.4 mi · 43%
I 85 Business South
68.5 mi · 30%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
30.4 mi · 13%
Davidson Highway
6 mi · 3%
Ramah Church Road
3.71 mi · 2%
Sam Furr Road
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
192.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mebane
01h 51m from Roanoke Rapids
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near Huntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roanoke Rapids to Huntersville?

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Roanoke Rapids and 115.8 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near Huntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Mebane

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mebane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.

RAIL

Burlington

15 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

34 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke Rapids and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 192.58 mi (309.93 km).

Roanoke Rapids

#1 Roanoke Rapids

City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,186
Coordinates36.4615400, -77.6541500
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke Avenue (-77.654391, 36.461621)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.13 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.06
15.92 gal · 60.26 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.53 $63.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.25 $70.51
Premium $4.78 $38.03 $76.07
Diesel $5.62 $44.77 $89.53

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke Rapids and Huntersville. The current time is 23:13:40.

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.