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Trip from Huntersville, NC to Fort Bragg, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

126.8 mi

204 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

Huntersville, NC

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United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina

Fort Bragg, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Huntersville, NC to Fort Bragg, NC covers 126.8 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NC 24, NC 73, Union Church Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on NC 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

63.4 miles from Huntersville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 24 28.7 mi 40m
NC 73 14.8 mi 22m
Union Church Road 9.6 mi 14m
Troy Road 9.2 mi 12m
Davidson Highway 8.6 mi 13m
NC 49 5.9 mi 8m
Albemarle Road 5.7 mi 7m
Manchester Road & Raefordvass Road 5.4 mi 7m
Longest stretch: NC 24 — 28.7 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC.

1

Start on NC 115

0.5 mi · 46 sec · South Old Statesville Road
2

Continue on North Old Statesville Road

173 ft · 6 sec · North Old Statesville Road
3

Enter roundabout onto NC 115

200 ft · 7 sec · North Old Statesville Road
4

Continue on NC 115

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Old Statesville Road
Use the right lane.
5

Turn right onto Ramah Church Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ramah Church Road
Use the right lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

157 ft · 3 sec · Ramah Church Road
7

Continue on Ramah Church Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Ramah Church Road
8

At end of road, turn right onto NC 73

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sam Furr Road
9

Continue on NC 73

6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on NC 73

2.4 mi · 4 min · Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Central Drive Northwest

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Central Drive Northwest
Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto US 29; US 601; NC 73 Truck

1.9 mi · 2 min · Concord Parkway North
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left onto US 601; NC 73 Truck

4.3 mi · 5 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward Asheboro
15

Merge onto NC 49; NC 73 Truck

5.9 mi · 8 min · NC 49; NC 73 Truck
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
17

Keep slight left at fork

172 ft · 11 sec
18

Turn left onto NC 73

2.2 mi · 4 min · NC 73
19

Continue on NC 73

13 mi · 18 min · NC 73
20

Turn left onto NC 73

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Main Street
21

Continue on US 52; NC 73

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 52; NC 73
22

Turn left onto US 52 Business; NC 24; NC 27; NC 73

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 52 Business; NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
Use the straight lane.
23

Turn right onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Albemarle Road
24

Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

129 ft · 1 sec · Albemarle Road
25

Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

5.3 mi · 6 min · Albemarle Road
26

Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 73

9.2 mi · 12 min · Troy Road
27

Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 109

29 mi · 40 min · NC 24; NC 27; NC 109
Use the straight lane.
28

Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

4.2 mi · 6 min · NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
29

Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

340 ft · 7 sec · Monroe Street
30

Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

1.4 mi · 2 min · Monroe Street
31

Take the exit

244 ft · 6 sec
32

Continue on Union Church Road

9.6 mi · 14 min · Union Church Road
33

Continue on NC 690

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
34

Continue on NC 690

4.8 mi · 6 min · Lobelia Road
35

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2021

2.4 mi · 3 min · Morrison Bridge Road
36

At end of road, turn left onto Manchester Road & Raefordvass Road

5.4 mi · 7 min · Manchester Road & Raefordvass Road
37

Continue on West Manchester Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Manchester Road
38

Turn sharp right onto Lamont Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Lamont Road
39

Turn left onto Longstreet Road

3.6 mi · 7 min · Longstreet Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
40

Turn right onto All American Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · All American Parkway
41

Turn right onto Normandy Drive

275 ft · 7 sec · Normandy Drive
42

Arrive at destination

Normandy Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.4 miles from Huntersville, NC, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 28 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.4 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Bragg, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Huntersville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Huntersville, NC

This is one driving day of about 126.8 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Huntersville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NC 24 for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Troy, NC

63 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Concord, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Troy, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.4 miles from Huntersville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

Near the start, short detour

First break · 27min in 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 12–9 PM

+17047934233

Visit website

Best coffee break · early in the drive

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albemarle, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch · 1h 8m in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

1 mi

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

1.8 mi

Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 12–9 PM

+17047934233

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Albemarle, North Carolina

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17049604013

Visit website

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Waterbean Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Huntersville, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17044798888

Visit website

Crossroads Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Vass, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19102454504

Visit website

Verb Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17049604163

Visit website

Coffee & Cream

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19807778222

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Robbins, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17047099050

Visit website

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+17044561955

Visit website

The Speedpark at Concord Mills

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Concord, North Carolina

+17045278464

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road

Enter roundabout onto NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Ramah Church Road

Turn right onto Ramah Church Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | Ramah Church Road

Enter roundabout onto Ramah Church Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | NC 73 / Sam Furr Road

At end of road, turn right onto NC 73 / Sam Furr Road

Navigation decision point

6
21.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward Asheboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Asheboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.43 one way

$38.86 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $21.32 $42.64
premium $4.64 $23.15 $46.30
diesel $5.60 $27.95 $55.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38 0 $13.31 $6.09
Efficient EV 31.7 0 $11.10 $5.07
EV Truck/SUV 50.7 0 $17.75 $8.12

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Aug 28, 2026

Origin

Huntersville, NC

Night in Huntersville on Saturday

Local time

9:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Destination

Fort Bragg, NC

Night in Fort Bragg on Saturday

Local time

9:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 3 mph 12% chance Live forecast

71°F

Troy, NC

63 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 9m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

126.8 mi in 3h 9m — 47% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: NC 24.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on NC 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 126.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (Ramah Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Ramah Church Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

810 ft 274 ft

Total Climb

236 ft

Total Descent

725 ft

Highest Point

810 ft

Elevation Range

536 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Huntersville, NC to Fort Bragg, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.

Asheboro

21.4 mi in | ~31m

About the Cities

Starting in Huntersville, NC

Full guide →

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.

Arriving in Fort Bragg, NC

Full guide →

Founded 1918

Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, in the western part of the North Carolina Coastal Plain region. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg/Liberty/Bragg (the name of which changed thrice in as many years,) a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city. Fayetteville has received the prestigious All-America City Award from the National Civic League three times. According to the 2020 United States Census estimate, the city has a population of 208,501. It ranks as the sixth-largest municipality in North Carolina. With an estimated population of 529,252, the Fayetteville metropolitan area is the largest in southeastern North Carolina, and the fifth-largest in the state.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 126.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on NC 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Bragg, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NC 115 / North Old Statesville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (Ramah Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Ramah Church Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Bragg, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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