How far is Gastonia, NC from Aberdeen, NC?

The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Aberdeen, NC is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.34 mi
02h 34m
Flight
99.66 mi
160.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.66 mi
Kilometers
160.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.34 mi
Kilometers
190.45 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 12, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Gastonia
Sun, Apr 12, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonia
2026-04-12T09:36
Arrive Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 12, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gastonia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marshville
NC

Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States

From Gastonia
59.1 mi
01h 17m
To Aberdeen
59.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Aberdeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Aberdeen.

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Boulevard

    2639 ft · 57 sec · West Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1311 ft · 37 sec · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Long Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Ozark Avenue

    2177 ft · 45 sec · East Ozark Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium

    118 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard

    1677 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Brookshire Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

    109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Fayetteville Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West South Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West South Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Aberdeen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
25.6 mi · 22%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 16%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 11%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 9%
Cameron Morrison Bridge
8.51 mi · 7%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
8.25 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshville
01h 17m from Gastonia
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gastonia and Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Aberdeen?

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Marshville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Gastonia and 59.2 miles from Aberdeen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Sunny near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Marshville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshville.

RAIL

Charlotte

50 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

62 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

62 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Salisbury

77 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 99.66 mi (160.38 km).

Gastonia

#1 Gastonia

The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Population77,640
Coordinates35.2620800, -81.1873000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,339
Coordinates35.1315500, -79.4294800
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Gastonia (-81.1873, 35.26208)
End: Aberdeen (-79.42948, 35.13155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.11
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.56 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.51 $37.03
Premium $4.78 $19.97 $39.94
Diesel $5.62 $23.51 $47.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gastonia and Aberdeen. The current time is 09:36:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.