How far is Wilson, NC from Huntersville, NC?

The driving distance from Wilson, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.76 mi
03h 18m
Flight
165.91 mi
267.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.91 mi
Kilometers
267.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.76 mi
Kilometers
340.79 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Tue, May 5, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Wilson
Tue, May 5, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-05-04T21:25
Arrive Huntersville
Tue, May 5, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alamance
NC

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

From Wilson
99.5 mi
01h 39m
To Huntersville
112.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hines Street South

    862 ft · 20 sec · Hines Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Hines Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hines Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on Raleigh Road Parkway West

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Raleigh Road Parkway West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2546 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    23 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  22. 22

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

    1547 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3171 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Old Statesville Road

    860 ft · 16 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on North Old Statesville Road

    2880 ft · 55 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Old Statesville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
68.5 mi · 32%
South Miami Boulevard
59.3 mi · 28%
Raleigh Road Parkway West
29.9 mi · 14%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 7%
Davidson Highway
6 mi · 3%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alamance
01h 39m from Wilson
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilson and Sunny near Huntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Wilson and 112.2 miles from Huntersville.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.59 one way or $59.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilson and Sunny near Huntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Alamance

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alamance and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamance.

RAIL

Burlington

8 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

31 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

52 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 165.91 mi (267.01 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wilson

County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

Population49,643
Coordinates35.7212700, -77.9155400
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Huntersville

#2 Huntersville

The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Population59,095
Coordinates35.4106900, -80.8428500
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Goldsboro Street Southwest (-77.915616, 35.721344)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.29 L · about $29.59
Round trip
$59.18
14.94 gal · 56.58 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.59 $59.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.08 $66.17
Premium $4.78 $35.69 $71.38
Diesel $5.62 $42.01 $84.02

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and Huntersville. The current time is 21:25:29.

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.