How far is Charlotte, NC from Gaston, AL?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Gaston, AL is about 522.6 miles (841 km), with a travel time of about 09h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 467.9 miles (753 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Gaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Gaston.
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Start on South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West Morehead Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
214.5 mi · 4 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.1 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
2858 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
127.3 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
1768 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.4 mi · 30 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
97 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 17: York
1672 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn slight right onto County Road 9
5 mi · 12 min · County Road 9
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Turn left onto County Road 10
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 10
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 10
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Gaston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Freedom Drive
Merge slight left
214 mi · 04h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Charlotte and Partly Sunny near Gaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Gaston?
The road trip is about 522.6 miles (841 km) and usually takes 09h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lithia Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 260.8 miles from Charlotte and 261.8 miles from Gaston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 467.9 miles (753 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.68 one way or $123.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Charlotte and Gaston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Charlotte and Partly Sunny near Gaston.
Stop Ideas Near Lithia Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
East Point City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithia Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Gaston. Straight-line distance: 467.91 mi (753.03 km).
#1 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gaston
Gaston is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3509700, -88.2236400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaston (-88.22364, 32.35097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 841 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.35 | $61.68 | $123.36 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $69.98 | $139.96 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $77.96 | $155.93 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $101.14 | $202.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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