Origin
Mooresville, NC
Late night in Mooresville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mooresville, NC to Huntersville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mooresville, NC
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Huntersville, NC
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Trip Overview
Mooresville to Huntersville is 14.6 miles and takes about 23 minutes via I-77 South, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within North Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick hop between nearby towns. You'll find it's a practical connection, ideal for a day trip or as part of a larger journey through the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-77 South | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| I 77 South | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Mecklenburg Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Broad Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Langtree Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Gilead Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Iredell Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-77 South
— 5.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooresville, NC and Huntersville, NC.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
56 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto NC 3; NC 152
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Iredell Avenue
4
Turn left onto NC 115
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broad Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Norman Drive
54 ft
·
4 sec
·
Norman Drive
6
Turn right onto NC 115
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on NC 115
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mecklenburg Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Langtree Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Langtree Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 77 South, US 21 South: Charlotte
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 77; US 21
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 South
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I-77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 77
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 77 South
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 23
Toward Gilead Road, Huntersville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
231 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 23
Toward Gilead Road, Huntersville
16
Turn left onto Gilead Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gilead Road
17
Turn right onto NC 115
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Old Statesville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
NC 115
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 3; NC 152 / West Iredell Avenue
Turn left onto NC 3; NC 152 / West Iredell Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 South, US 21 South: Charlotte
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 77 South, US 21 South: Charlotte
6
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 South
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Gilead Road, Huntersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward Gilead Road, Huntersville
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Gilead Road, Huntersville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward Gilead Road, Huntersville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Huntersville, NC
Late night in Huntersville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 55% of it on the highway. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-77 South, including a longest stretch of 5.2 miles on that interstate. Expect a primarily highway feel, punctuated by stretches that are less about scenery and more about efficient travel. The road primarily follows Mecklenburg Highway and I-77 South, providing a consistent driving surface for the short duration.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on I-77 South.
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 early in the drive near NC 3; NC 152 / West Iredell Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 3; NC 152 / West Iredell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on I-77 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Huntersville, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 3; NC 152 / West Iredell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntersville, NC before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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