How far is Charlotte, NC from South Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to South Gastonia, NC is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and South Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and South Gastonia.
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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
15.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 7: East Gastonia
858 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Ozark Avenue
3206 ft · 1 min · East Ozark Avenue
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Continue on East Long Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Long Avenue
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Turn left onto North Chester Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chester Street
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Turn straight onto South York Street
1186 ft · 22 sec · South York Street
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Continue on South York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · South York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1298 ft · 24 sec · York Highway
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Turn right onto Davis Park Road
1677 ft · 46 sec · Davis Park Road
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Turn left onto Weston Avenue
772 ft · 34 sec · Weston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Becky Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and South Gastonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Freedom Drive
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to South Gastonia?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Charlotte and 12.7 miles from South Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and South Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 20.47 mi (32.94 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 South Gastonia
Unincorporated community
| Population | 5,312 |
| Coordinates | 35.2193000, -81.2056300 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Gastonia (-81.20563, 35.2193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.96 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
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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