How far is Winterville, NC from Huntersville, NC?
The driving distance from Winterville, NC to Huntersville, NC is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winterville and Huntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winterville and Huntersville.
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Start on South Church Street
108 m · 14 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2073 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Winterville Parkway
2722 ft · 44 sec · Winterville Parkway
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Turn left onto Forlines Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Forlines Road
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Take the ramp right toward NC 11 Bypass North: Greenville
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greenville Southwest Bypass
4.4 mi · 5 min · Greenville Southwest Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 587 West: Wilson
1123 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on John P East Memorial Highway
32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
29.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Davidson Highway, Huntersville
1547 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Davidson Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
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Continue on Sam Furr Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road
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Turn left onto Ramah Church Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road
41 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
3171 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road
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Turn left onto North Old Statesville Road
860 ft · 16 sec · North Old Statesville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Old Statesville Road
2880 ft · 55 sec · North 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 Winterville and Huntersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Winterville 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 Winterville to Huntersville?
The road trip is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Winterville and 125.4 miles from Huntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.30 one way or $68.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winterville and Mostly Sunny near Huntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winterville and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 193.84 mi (311.95 km).
#1 Winterville
City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,132 |
| Coordinates | 35.5290500, -77.4010800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $34.30 | $68.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.36 | $76.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.38 | $82.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.70 | $97.41 |
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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