How far is Clinton, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Clinton, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Gastonia.
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Start on Point Road
4.1 mi · 16 min · Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2353 ft · 1 min · Cherry Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard North
6 mi · 10 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North
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Take the exit right toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte
47 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1264 ft · 29 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Boulevard
2639 ft · 55 sec · East Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Gastonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Take the exit right toward I 85 South, US 601 South: Charlotte
47 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Partly Cloudy near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Clinton and 39 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Partly Cloudy near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kannapolis.
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Charlotte
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 53.31 mi (85.79 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,332 |
| Coordinates | 35.7568100, -80.4600600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gastonia
The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
| Population | 77,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.2620800, -81.1873000 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Franklin Boulevard (-81.187301, 35.262154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.66 | $21.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.85 | $25.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
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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