How far is Statesville, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Statesville, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
28.62 mi
00h 31m
Flight
25.82 mi
41.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.62 mi
Kilometers
46.06 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Sat, May 30, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Statesville
Sat, May 30, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Statesville
2026-05-30T22:22
Arrive Huntersville
Sat, May 30, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Statesville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Mooresville
NC

Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

From Statesville
14.3 mi
00h 15m
To Huntersville
14.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Statesville and Huntersville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    15 m · 7 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    2322 ft · 59 sec · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Salisbury Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    682 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  8. 8

    Continue on I 77 South

    2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South

    1.2 km · 54 sec · I 77 South

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Gilead Road, Huntersville

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Gilead Road, Huntersville

    70 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Gilead Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gilead Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road

    15 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Statesville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salisbury Road
21.5 mi · 75%
I 77 South
2.88 mi · 10%
I-77 South
2.52 mi · 9%
Gilead Road
1.22 mi · 4%
East Front Street
0.44 mi · 2%
South Center Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Salisbury Road

Merge slight left

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
00h 15m from Statesville
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Statesville 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 Statesville to Huntersville?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Statesville and 14.3 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Statesville and Mostly Sunny near Huntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Mooresville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

19 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

33 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

38 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

48 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Statesville and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.55 km).

Statesville

#1 Statesville

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

Population28,045
Coordinates35.7826400, -80.8873000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Center Street (-80.887311, 35.78268)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.00
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.00 $8.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.47 $8.95
Premium $4.78 $4.83 $9.65
Diesel $5.62 $5.68 $11.36

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Statesville and Huntersville. The current time is 22:22:40.

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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.