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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Quick Snapshot
Road
245.3 mi
03h 51m
Flight
193.84 mi
311.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.84 mi
Kilometers
311.95 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.3 mi
Kilometers
394.78 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntersville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Winterville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winterville
2026-04-18T23:43
Arrive Huntersville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winterville
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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Winterville
119.9 mi
01h 55m
To Huntersville
125.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    108 m · 14 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2073 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Winterville Parkway

    2722 ft · 44 sec · Winterville Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forlines Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Forlines Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward NC 11 Bypass North: Greenville

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Greenville Southwest Bypass

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Greenville Southwest Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 587 West: Wilson

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  26. 26

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

    1547 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Sam Furr Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ramah Church Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ramah Church Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

    3171 ft · 1 min · Ramah Church Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Old Statesville Road

    860 ft · 16 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on North Old Statesville Road

    2880 ft · 55 sec · North Old Statesville Road

  34. 34

    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.

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
68.5 mi · 28%
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 26%
South Miami Boulevard
59.3 mi · 24%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 6%
Davidson Highway
6 mi · 2%
Greenville Southwest Bypass
4.38 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
193.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
01h 55m from Winterville
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 13.6 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winterville and Huntersville. Straight-line distance: 193.84 mi (311.95 km).

Winterville

#1 Winterville

City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,132
Coordinates35.5290500, -77.4010800
Altitude21
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 Church Street (-77.401, 35.52905)
End: South Old Statesville Road (-80.842921, 35.410679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.66 gal
32.77 L · about $34.30
Round trip
$68.60
17.32 gal · 65.54 L
Estimated CO2
77 kg one way
Round trip: 153.9 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Winterville and Huntersville. The current time is 23:43:53.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.