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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.78 mi
02h 04m
Flight
83.43 mi
134.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.43 mi
Kilometers
134.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.78 mi
Kilometers
168.63 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Thu, Apr 30, 7:17 PM EDT
Return by in Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southern Pines
2026-04-30T17:13
Arrive Huntersville
Thu, Apr 30, 7:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southern Pines
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Polkton
NC

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

From Southern Pines
54.7 mi
01h 02m
To Huntersville
50.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue

    12 m · 4 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old US Highway 1

    2908 ft · 49 sec · Old US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  9. 9

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1322 ft · 31 sec · Williams Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Polk Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Polk Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn straight

    25 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right toward I 485 North Outer

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 115: Huntersville

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto NC 115 North

    42 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Statesville Road

    1353 ft · 28 sec · Old Statesville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South Old Statesville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Old Statesville Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Old Statesville Road

    27 m · 3 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto South Old Statesville Road

    2133 ft · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 1
28.7 mi · 27%
Polk Street
23.5 mi · 22%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 15%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
13.1 mi · 13%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
7.05 mi · 7%
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
5.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polkton
01h 02m from Southern Pines
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hamlet

48 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Charlotte

62 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

67 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

76 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 83.43 mi (134.26 km).

Southern Pines

#1 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pennsylvania Avenue (-79.392198, 35.174083)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $14.66
Round trip
$29.31
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Southern Pines and Huntersville. The current time is 17:13:54.

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.