How far is Summerfield, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Summerfield, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
98.8 mi
01h 36m
Flight
76.18 mi
122.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.18 mi
Kilometers
122.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.8 mi
Kilometers
159.01 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Sun, May 24, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Summerfield
Sun, May 24, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerfield
2026-05-24T03:27
Arrive Huntersville
Sun, May 24, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerfield
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
Lexington
NC

City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From Summerfield
45 mi
00h 48m
To Huntersville
53.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Ridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 68 South: High Point

    2670 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 68

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68

  6. 6

    Continue on Eastchester Drive

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Eastchester Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Asheboro

    844 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business, US 29, US 70: Thomasville, Greensboro

    3011 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    136 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

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

    1098 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

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

    1547 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3171 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Old Statesville Road

    860 ft · 16 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on North Old Statesville Road

    2880 ft · 55 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
39.3 mi · 40%
US 70 West
16.7 mi · 17%
Oak Ridge Road
7.08 mi · 7%
Davidson Highway
6 mi · 6%
Eastchester Drive
4.85 mi · 5%
State Highway 68
4.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Continue straight

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 48m from Summerfield
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Summerfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Huntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerfield to Huntersville?

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Summerfield and 53.8 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Summerfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Huntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

30 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerfield and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 76.18 mi (122.6 km).

Summerfield

#1 Summerfield

Town of the United States

Population11,502
Coordinates36.2087500, -79.9047600
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Ridge Road (-79.904779, 36.208778)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.65
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.82 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.46 $30.91
Premium $4.78 $16.68 $33.35
Diesel $5.62 $19.63 $39.26

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerfield and Huntersville. The current time is 03:27:30.

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.