How far is Waxhaw, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Waxhaw, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waxhaw and Huntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxhaw and Huntersville.
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Start on East South Main Street
19 m · 5 sec · East South Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broome Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Broome Street
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Continue on Providence Road South
19.5 mi · 31 min · Providence Road South
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Continue on Providence Road
1 mi · 2 min · Providence Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
3133 ft · 59 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
729 ft · 17 sec · East 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 277 North, US 74 East, NC 16 North
821 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
700 ft · 12 sec · John Belk Freeway
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Continue on Brookshire Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, US 21 North: Statesville
83 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North, US 21 North: Statesville
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-77 North
113 m · 6 sec · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
1.4 km · 59 sec · I 77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Huntersville, Gilead Road
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
31 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Gilead Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Gilead Road
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Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road
15 m · 1 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 Waxhaw 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.
Providence Road South
Continue on Providence Road South
19.5 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Waxhaw and Patchy Fog near Huntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waxhaw to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Waxhaw and 27 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Waxhaw and Patchy Fog near Huntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Charlotte
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 Charlotte.
Charlotte
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Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waxhaw and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 34.05 mi (54.8 km).
#1 Waxhaw
Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 17,987 |
| Coordinates | 34.9245900, -80.7434000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
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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