Origin
Leland, NC
Late night in Leland on Wednesday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leland, NC to Huntersville, NC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
201 mi
323 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
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6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leland, NC
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Huntersville, NC
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Trip Overview
This 201-mile drive from Leland, NC to Huntersville, NC is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 11 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with only 22% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $31, and you'll find one recommended stop along the way. Given its duration and the nature of the drive, it's well-suited for completing in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent local feel throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100.5 miles from Leland, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a high-speed interstate experience. With only 22% of the journey on highways, you'll be spending most of your time on roads like Andrew Jackson Highway and American Indian Highway, interspersed with sections of NC 218. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 87.6 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. This profile suggests a more engaging driving experience with frequent changes in direction and potentially slower speeds as you pass through various communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 87.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 111.2 miles in near US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 201 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 111.2 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.6 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
111.2 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
125.6 mi into trip
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~2h 26m in
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US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 West: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
8
197 mi into trip
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~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte
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 23C-A
Toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte
8
197.3 mi into trip
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~4h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 115: Huntersville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23C
Toward NC 115: Huntersville
6
197.8 mi into trip
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~4h 3m in
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NC 115 / Old Statesville Road
Turn right onto NC 115 / Old Statesville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 87.6 mi | 1h 46m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| NC 218 | 16.9 mi | 23m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| Polk Street | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| W. Cliff Martin Highway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| H Allen Tate Jr Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 87.6 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland, NC and Huntersville, NC.
1
Start on Post Office Road Northeast
282 ft
·
13 sec
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Post Office Road Northeast
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Road Northeast
272 ft
·
12 sec
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Lincoln Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Village Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Village Road
4
Turn right onto Leland School Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Leland School Road Northeast
5
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Misery Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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Mount Misery Road Northeast
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
7
Merge onto US 74; US 76
56 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
9
Continue on US 74
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
14 mi
·
15 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
14
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
16
Turn right onto NC 218
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Williams Street
17
Turn left onto NC 218
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Polk Street
18
Enter roundabout onto NC 218
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
NC 218
19
Continue on NC 218
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 218
20
Enter roundabout onto NC 218
228 ft
·
4 sec
·
NC 218
21
Continue on NC 218
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 218
22
At end of road, turn straight onto NC 218
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
NC 218
23
Turn slight left onto NC 218
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NC 218
24
Enter roundabout onto NC 218
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
NC 218
25
Continue on NC 218
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 218
26
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 485 North Outer
27
Merge onto I 485
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 485
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
H Allen Tate Jr Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 23C-A
Toward I 77: Statesville, Charlotte
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 23C
Toward NC 115: Huntersville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn slight right
139 ft
·
5 sec
Toward NC 115 North
32
Turn right onto NC 115
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Statesville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on NC 115
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Old Statesville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
34
Enter roundabout onto NC 115
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Old Statesville Road
35
Continue on NC 115
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Old Statesville Road
36
Arrive at destination
NC 115
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 201-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential local traffic. With a total duration of just over 4 hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day, making your single stop strategically placed for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches on local highways, and plan your refill accordingly. The $31 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to factor in a little extra. This route is flexible, so you can adjust your pace as needed, but be mindful of the 'turn-heavy' nature and potential for slower travel through populated areas.
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 100.5 miles from Leland, NC, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.5 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
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 Leland, 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 Leland, NC
This is one driving day of about 201 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leland, 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 Andrew Jackson Highway for about 87.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.5 mi from Leland, NC · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.5 miles from Leland, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Andrew Jackson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.6 miles.
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
$31.43 one way
$62.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.20 | $74.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.38 | $88.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.10 | $9.65 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.59 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.14 | $12.86 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Huntersville, NC
Late night in Huntersville on Wednesday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Leland, NC to Huntersville, NC covers 201 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway, NC 218. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.5 miles from Leland, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 201 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 111.2 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.6 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Leland, NC to Huntersville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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