How far is it from Hildebran, NC, to Shelby, NC, ?

The distance between Hildebran, NC, and Shelby, NC, is 35 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hildebran, NC, to Shelby, NC, ?

The drive from Hildebran, NC, to Shelby, NC, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Hildebran, NC, to Shelby, NC, ?

The fastest route from Hildebran, NC, to Shelby, NC, covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Shelby, NC from Hildebran, NC?

Shelby, NC lies roughly to the south of Hildebran, NC.

Which roads does the route from Hildebran, NC to Shelby, NC follow?

The drive from Hildebran, NC to Shelby, NC mainly follows NC 18.

Which towns do you pass between Hildebran, NC and Shelby, NC?

Towns on the route from Hildebran, NC to Shelby, NC include Cherryville.

Are there charging stations between Hildebran, NC and Shelby, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hildebran, NC to Shelby, NC, including Hickory, NC - NC-127 - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); CircleK - Hickory, NC (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

Hildebran, NC Shelby, NC

Distance: 35 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Hildebran, NC to Shelby, NC takes about 1 h via NC 18. The distance is 35 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Waco, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 35 mi

1 Depart right 110 yd
2 Turn right 59 yd
3 Turn right 27 yd
4 Turn left onto 3rd Street Northeast 119 yd
5 Continue slightly right onto 1st Avenue Northeast 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto North Center Street 112 yd
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Turn right onto South Center Street 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Henry River Road 3 mi
10 Turn straight onto Old Shelby Road 9 mi
11 At end of road, turn right 4 mi
12 Continue straight 18 mi
13 Turn left onto North Morgan Street 1 mi
14 Turn right onto West Warren Street 1 mi
15 Turn left onto McBrayer Street 82 yd
16 Arrive right onto McBrayer Street

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The return trip from Shelby, NC to Hildebran, NC covers roughly the same distance, 35 mi.

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Charging points along the way

18 chargers

Hickory, NC - NC-127 - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2631 NC-127, Hickory, NC, 28602250 kW
Sheetz - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2191 13th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC, 28602250 kW
CircleK - Hickory, NCCCS · 2350 Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC, 28602150 kW
City of Hickory-DCFCCCS, CHAdeMO · 306 Main Avenue Northwest, Hickory, NC, 28601150 kW
PARAMOUNT HYUND SALES FST CHG1CCS, CHAdeMO · 1234 S Center St, Hickory, NC, 28602150 kW

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Shelby, NC → Earl, NC9 mi · 20 min Shelby, NC → Saluda, NC49 mi · 1 h Shelby, NC → Waco, NC9 mi · 20 min Shelby, NC → Kings Mountain, NC14 mi · 25 min Shelby, NC → Lattimore, NC8 mi · 15 min Shelby, NC → Kingstown, NC10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Hildebran, NC, {fromState} to Shelby, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Hildebran, NC, {fromState} and Shelby, NC, {toState} is 35 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hildebran, NC, {fromState} to Shelby, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Hildebran, NC, {fromState} to Shelby, NC, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Hildebran, NC, {fromState} to Shelby, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Hildebran, NC, {fromState} to Shelby, NC, {toState} covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Shelby, NC from Hildebran, NC?: Shelby, NC lies roughly to the south of Hildebran, NC.
Which roads does the route from Hildebran, NC to Shelby, NC follow?: The drive from Hildebran, NC to Shelby, NC mainly follows NC 18.
Which towns do you pass between Hildebran, NC and Shelby, NC?: Towns on the route from Hildebran, NC to Shelby, NC include Cherryville.
Are there charging stations between Hildebran, NC and Shelby, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hildebran, NC to Shelby, NC, including Hickory, NC - NC-127 - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); CircleK - Hickory, NC (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

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