How far is Forest City, NC from Gastonia, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Forest City and Gastonia is 38.54 miles (62.03 km).

Flight distance from Forest City, NC to Gastonia, NC is 38.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Forest City, North Carolina to Gastonia, North Carolina is: 42.16 miles (67.86 km) by car.

Driving from Forest City to Gastonia will take approximately 00 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Forest City

Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States

Population 7138
GPS Coordinates 35°20'2"N 81°51'54"W
Latitude 35.3340100
Longitude -81.8651000
Altitude 309
Country United States
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#2 Gastonia

The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Gastonia is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gastonia Museum of Art and the Gastonia Civic Center.

Population 77640
GPS Coordinates 35°15'43"N 81°11'14"W
Latitude 35.2620800
Longitude -81.1873000
Altitude 245
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Forest City and Gastonia

The distance between Forest City and Gastonia is 68 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 45 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Forest City and Gastonia. The current time is 01:44:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.63 liters (1.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Gastonia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Gastonia is $4.8 (diesel $6.31).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $4.8 $5.4 $5.97 $6.31

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on October 15, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest City and Gastonia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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