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Trip from Fallcrest, NC to Mount Holly, NC

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

20.6 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

city in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

Mount Holly, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fallcrest, NC to Mount Holly, NC covers 20.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chapel Grove Road, Linwood Road, South Myrtle School Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.3 miles from Fallcrest, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 20.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chapel Grove Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fallcrest, NC to Mount Holly, NC is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fallcrest, NC to Mount Holly, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chapel Grove Road
Linwood Road
South Myrtle School Road
West Franklin Boulevard
South Broad Street
East Long Avenue
East Ozark Avenue
I 85 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Chapel Grove Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fallcrest, NC and Mount Holly, NC.

1

Start on Woodleaf Drive

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Woodleaf Drive
2

Turn left onto Chapel Grove Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Chapel Grove Road
3

Turn slight right onto Linwood Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Linwood Road
4

Turn left onto South Myrtle School Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Myrtle School Road
5

Turn right onto West Franklin Boulevard

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Franklin Boulevard
6

Turn left onto South Broad Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · South Broad Street
7

Turn right onto East Long Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Long Avenue
8

Continue on East Ozark Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East Ozark Avenue
9

Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 85 North
10

Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

7.4 mi · 9 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward NC 273: Belmont, Mount Holly

0.3 mi · 35 sec · NC 273: Belmont, Mount Holly
12

Turn left onto Park Street

381 ft · 15 sec · Park Street
13

Continue on Beatty Drive

2.2 mi · 3 min · Beatty Drive
14

Continue on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Main Street
15

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.3 miles from Fallcrest, NC, or about 15m into the drive.

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 20.6 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.3 miles or 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Fallcrest, NC.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fallcrest, NC

This is one driving day of about 20.6 miles and 31m.

At 20.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.3 mi from Fallcrest, NC · 15m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Belmont, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gastonia, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.3 miles from Fallcrest, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mount Holly, NC

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mount Holly, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.22 one way

$6.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.52 $7.04
premium $4.70 $3.81 $7.63
diesel $5.61 $4.55 $9.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.80 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fallcrest, NC

Evening in Fallcrest on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Holly, NC

Evening in Mount Holly on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

31m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fallcrest, NC to Mount Holly, NC covers 20.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chapel Grove Road, Linwood Road, South Myrtle School Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Fallcrest, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fallcrest, NC to Mount Holly, NC is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fallcrest, NC to Mount Holly, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fallcrest, NC to Mount Holly, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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