How far is Scottsboro, AL from Huntsboro, NC?
The driving distance from Scottsboro, AL to Huntsboro, NC is about 545.9 miles (878.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 437.3 miles (703.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsboro and Huntsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsboro and Huntsboro.
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Start on the route
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
124 m · 20 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Willow Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Willow Street
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Keep slight left
2816 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
28.1 mi · 32 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on North Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte North Carolina
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 148, SR 775: Fancy Gap
1381 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Chance Creek Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Chance Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fancy Gap Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Fancy Gap Highway
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Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway
31.6 mi · 36 min · North Andy Griffith Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
28.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Oxford, Roxboro
1804 ft · 46 sec
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Turn sharp left
1614 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Tabbs Creek Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Tabbs Creek Road
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Continue on Huntsboro Road
1.2 km · 60 sec · Huntsboro Road
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Turn left onto Harold Obrien Road
123 m · 18 sec · Harold Obrien Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harold Obrien Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsboro and Huntsboro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Scottsboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Huntsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsboro to Huntsboro?
The road trip is about 545.9 miles (878.6 km) and usually takes 10h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.8 miles from Scottsboro and 273.2 miles from Huntsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 437.3 miles (703.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.6 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.16 one way or $140.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsboro and Huntsboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Scottsboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Huntsboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsboro and Huntsboro. Straight-line distance: 437.27 mi (703.72 km).
#1 Scottsboro
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,372 |
| Coordinates | 34.6723100, -86.0341500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntsboro
Huntsboro is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3593100, -78.5377800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntsboro (-78.53778, 36.35931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 879 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 48m |
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 | $3.64 | $70.16 | $140.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $79.47 | $158.93 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $87.27 | $174.53 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $111.73 | $223.45 |
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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