How far is Gaston, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Gaston, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 24m.
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
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City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaston and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Raleigh.
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Start on the route
10 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Pleasant Hill Road
28 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
36.5 mi · 39 min · Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2232 ft · 29 sec · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston and Raleigh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 64 West
Merge slight right
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Gaston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaston to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Gaston and 46.3 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gaston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 74.88 mi (120.5 km).
#1 Gaston
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,022 |
| Coordinates | 36.5004300, -77.6449800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
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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