Origin
Kings Mountain, NC
Night in Kings Mountain on Sunday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Mountain, NC to Huntersville, NC
Drive Time
40m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kings Mountain, NC
Anna McDonald
Huntersville, NC
Lance Stephenson
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Kings Mountain and Huntersville, this 39.7-mile journey is a straightforward trek across North Carolina. You can easily complete the drive in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the transit. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you will find a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. This route is best treated as a simple point-to-point connection rather than a multi-day excursion, offering a practical solution for commuters or travelers moving between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.9 miles from Kings Mountain, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route features a zero-percent highway share, you will be navigating local roads like North Piedmont Avenue, US 74 East, and Senator J throughout the entire 39.7-mile distance. The lack of high-speed highway stretches means your pace will be dictated by the flow of local traffic and turns. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so stay alert for changing road conditions as you transition between towns. It is a functional path that favors local connectivity over high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Piedmont Avenue 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 Kings Mountain, NC to Huntersville, NC is easy. At 40m 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 Kings Mountain, NC to Huntersville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Piedmont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 74 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 485 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Piedmont Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Mountain, NC and Huntersville, NC.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Piedmont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Piedmont Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward US 74 East: Gastonia
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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US 74 East: Gastonia
4
Merge slight left onto Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
5
Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
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I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
7
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
18 mi
·
21 min
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Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
8
Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 485 Inner North: Statesville, Huntersville
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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I 485 Inner North: Statesville, Huntersville
11
Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Craig Lawing Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Statesville
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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I 77: Charlotte, Statesville
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Statesville
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 North: Statesville
14
Merge slight left onto I-77 North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I-77 North
15
Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 North
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 77 North
17
Take the exit slight right toward Huntersville, Gilead Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Huntersville, Gilead Road
18
Keep slight right
102 ft
·
3 sec
19
Keep slight left
243 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn straight onto Gilead Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Gilead Road
21
Turn right onto South Old Statesville Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
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South Old Statesville Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 40-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around traffic patterns rather than strict endurance goals. Since there are no designated stops scheduled for this 39.7-mile route, it is wise to handle any refueling or personal breaks before you head out, keeping your $6 fuel budget in mind. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, ensure your GPS is clearly visible to navigate the transitions between North Piedmont Avenue, US 74 East, and Senator J without missing a turn. Taking this trip during off-peak hours can help you avoid the congestion common on local thoroughfares. Keep your focus on the road, as the frequent turns require more attention than a typical highway drive.
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 19.9 miles from Kings Mountain, NC, or about 20m 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 39.7 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntersville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kings Mountain, 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 Kings Mountain, NC
This is one driving day of about 39.7 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kings Mountain, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Kings Mountain, NC · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Kings Mountain, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Huntersville, NC
The final approach into Huntersville, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Huntersville, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.71 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in Huntersville on Sunday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Belmont, NC
20 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
1 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
40m 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 Kings Mountain, NC to Huntersville, NC covers 39.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Piedmont Avenue, US 74 East, Senator J. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from Kings Mountain, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 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 Kings Mountain, NC to Huntersville, NC is easy. At 40m 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 Kings Mountain, NC to Huntersville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kings Mountain, NC to Huntersville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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