How far is Southern Pines, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Southern Pines, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southern Pines and Huntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines and Huntersville.
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Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Broad Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 1
2908 ft · 49 sec · Old US Highway 1
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1322 ft · 31 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Polk Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · Polk Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn straight
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 115: Huntersville
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Turn slight right onto NC 115 North
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Old Statesville Road
1353 ft · 28 sec · Old Statesville Road
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Continue on South Old Statesville Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Old Statesville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Old Statesville Road
27 m · 3 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Old Statesville Road
2133 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern Pines and Huntersville.
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.
Old US Highway 1
Continue straight
28.1 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Southern Pines and Mostly Sunny near Huntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southern Pines to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Polkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Southern Pines and 50.1 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Southern Pines and Mostly Sunny near Huntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Polkton
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 Polkton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 83.43 mi (134.26 km).
#1 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntersville
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
| Population | 59,095 |
| Coordinates | 35.4106900, -80.8428500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
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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