Origin
Huntersville, NC
Afternoon in Huntersville on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntersville, NC to Albemarle, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntersville, NC
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Albemarle, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntersville, NC to Albemarle, NC covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 73, Davidson Highway, NC 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on NC 73. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 73 | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| Davidson Highway | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| NC 49 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Ramah Church Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sam Furr Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Concord Parkway North | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 73
— 14.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville, NC and Albemarle, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 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
$6.74 one way
$13.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Albemarle, NC
Afternoon in Albemarle on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Concord, NC
22 mi in
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
1 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
1h 5m 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?
43.1 mi in 1h 5m — 52% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: NC 73.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on NC 73.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Albemarle, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.
Asheboro
21.4 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on NC 73. 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 Albemarle, 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albemarle, 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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