How far is Erwin, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Erwin, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Richmond County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erwin and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erwin and Gastonia.
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Start on Chief Joseph Lane
139 m · 11 sec · Chief Joseph Lane
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Continue on South 14th Street
2376 ft · 59 sec · South 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Moulton Spring Road
1149 ft · 28 sec · Moulton Spring Road
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Turn slight right onto South 13th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1514 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto McLean Chapel Church Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · McLean Chapel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elliott Bridge Road
1 mi · 1 min · Elliott Bridge Road
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Continue on Darroch Road
2240 ft · 35 sec · Darroch Road
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Turn slight right
56 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Norrington Road
2 mi · 3 min · Norrington Road
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Turn left onto Clark Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit left
1567 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
1.1 km · 45 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John Belk Freeway
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Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min
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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
1.1 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 Erwin and Gastonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Clark Road
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Erwin and Sunny near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erwin to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Erwin and 108.2 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erwin and Sunny near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Cordova
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 Cordova.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 141.68 mi (228.01 km).
#1 Erwin
City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,202 |
| Coordinates | 35.3268300, -78.6761300 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.60 | $61.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.02 | $66.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
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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