Huntersville, NC Road Trips
Huntersville, NC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 218-mile quick runs to 322-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Huntersville, NC head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
322.2 mi
Elizabeth City, NC
Quickest Drive
4h 8m
Rocky Mount, NC
Plan Around Huntersville, NC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Huntersville, NC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Huntersville, NC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Huntersville, NC
Driving from Huntersville, NC
The typical drive from Huntersville, NC covers about 253 miles and takes around 5h 2m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 322 miles (6h 17m), while the shortest is just 218 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Huntersville, NC most often head toward Elizabeth City, NC (322.2 mi, 6h 17m), Roanoke Rapids, NC (219.5 mi, 4h 17m), and Murraysville, NC (217.9 mi, 4h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 253-mile trip from Huntersville, NC, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Huntersville, NC and 4 routes heading into Huntersville, NC, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 218 to 322 miles.
The longest mapped route from Huntersville, NC covers 322 miles and takes approximately 6h 17m. Shorter options start at just 218 miles.
The average route from Huntersville, NC runs about 253 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 253-mile trip from Huntersville, NC costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Huntersville, NC include Elizabeth City, NC, Roanoke Rapids, NC and Murraysville, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Huntersville, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
62,458
Median Income
$119,951
Median Home Value
$439,300
Median Age
39.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Huntersville, NC
A sampling of people born in Huntersville, NC.
Luke Combs
1990
American country singer
Reneé Rapp
2000
American actress and singer
Hoyt Wilhelm
1922–2002
American baseball player
Brandyn Curry
1991
American basketball player (1991-)
Ryder Ryan
1995
American baseball player
Harrison Burton
2000
American racing driver
Bailey Ober
1995
American baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q2028183), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Huntersville, NC
Huntersville is a northern suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. It has historically been a very small town, but due to suburban growth it has begun to develop its own small sphere of influence in the northern end of Mecklenburg County.
Discovery Place Kids. (updated Feb 2018) Carolina Raptor Center. (updated Jun 2020) Frankies FunPark 10621 Bryton Corporate Center Dr
Chili's Grill & Bar, 16632 Statesville Rd, ☏ +1 704-895-0133. Corkscrew Wine Shoppe & Bar, 16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, ☏ +1 704-987-0011. Suite D Red Rocks Cafe Bar & Bakery, 8712 Lindholm Dr, ☏ +1 704-892-9999. Hops Restaurant And Bar, 16815 Caldwell Creek Dr, ☏ +1 704-895-4414. Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, 16516 Northcross Dr. 704- 655-0077
Holiday Inn Express, 14135 Statesville Road, ☏ +1 704-875-1894. Candlewood Suites Huntersville, 16530 Northcross Drive, ☏ +1 704-895-3330. Sleep Inn, 16508 Northcross Dr, ☏ +1 704-766-2500. Quality Inn, 16825 Caldwell Creek Drive, ☏ +1 704-892-1628. Courtyard-Lake Norman, 16700 Northcross Dr, ☏ +1 704-949-4900. Hawthorn Suites, 16905 Caldwell Creek Dr, ☏ +1 704-892-9487. Country Suites Lake Norman, 16617 Statesville Road (Exit 25 off of I-77), ☏ +1 704-895-6565. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. All suite hotel offering free hot breakfast, free WiFi, indoor pool & whirlpool, great location with restaurants within walking distance. $139. Hampton Inn & Suites Huntersville, 10305 Wilmington Street, ☏ +1-704-947-5510. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Free hot breakfast, free WiFi, outdoor pool, fitness center, business center, meeting space (updated Mar 2018)
From Interstate 77, take exit 23 or 25. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT IATA) Concord Regional Airport Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates transit services throughout the Charlotte area.
Travel tips adapted from Huntersville on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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