Origin
Mount Holly, NC
Evening in Mount Holly on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Holly, NC to Fallcrest, NC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Holly, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Holly, NC to Fallcrest, NC covers 18.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Beatty Drive, I 85 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.91 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
9.3 miles from Mount Holly, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 18.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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 Mount Holly, NC to Fallcrest, NC is easy. At 30m 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 Mount Holly, NC to Fallcrest, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Beatty Drive | — | — |
| I 85 South | — | — |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | — | — |
| NC 7 | — | — |
| East Ozark Avenue | — | — |
| East Long Avenue | — | — |
| North Broad Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly, NC and Fallcrest, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Beatty Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Beatty Drive
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Gastonia
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 85 South: Gastonia
5
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward NC 7: East Gastonia
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
NC 7: East Gastonia
7
Turn right onto East Ozark Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ozark Avenue
8
Continue on East Long Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Long Avenue
9
Turn left onto North Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Broad Street
10
Turn right onto East Franklin Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Franklin Boulevard
11
Turn left onto South Myrtle School Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Myrtle School Road
12
Turn right onto Linwood Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Linwood Road
13
Turn slight left onto Chapel Grove Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapel Grove Road
14
Turn right onto Woodleaf Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Woodleaf Drive
15
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 9.3 miles from Mount Holly, 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 18.6 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.3 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fallcrest, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Mount Holly, NC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Holly, NC
This is one driving day of about 18.6 miles and 30m.
At 18.6 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 9.3 mi from Mount Holly, NC · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Mount Holly, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fallcrest, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fallcrest, 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
$2.91 one way
$5.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
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: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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.
Destination
Fallcrest, NC
Evening in Fallcrest on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 PM
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
25 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
30m 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 Mount Holly, NC to Fallcrest, NC covers 18.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Beatty Drive, I 85 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Mount Holly, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.91 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 Mount Holly, NC to Fallcrest, NC is easy. At 30m 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 Mount Holly, NC to Fallcrest, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Holly, NC to Fallcrest, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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