How far is Gaston, AL from Charlotte, NC?
The driving distance from Gaston, AL to Charlotte, NC is about 520.9 miles (838.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 467.9 miles (753 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 57m.
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 Gaston and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Charlotte.
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Start on County Road 10
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 10
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Turn right onto County Road 9
5 mi · 12 min · County Road 9
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Turn straight
6.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp right
2191 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
97.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
135 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left
72.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
538 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive
149 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Freedom Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto West Morehead Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn left onto South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston and Charlotte.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
135 mi · 02h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gaston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaston to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 520.9 miles (838.3 km) and usually takes 09h 57m 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 259.9 miles from Gaston and 261 miles from Charlotte.
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 53 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 CST. 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 $67.86 one way or $135.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gaston and Charlotte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gaston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Charlotte.
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 Gaston and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 467.91 mi (753.03 km).
#1 Gaston
Gaston is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3509700, -88.2236400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 838 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 29m |
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 | $3.69 | $67.86 | $135.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $76.72 | $153.44 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $84.24 | $168.47 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $107.43 | $214.86 |
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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