How far is Gastonia, NC from Archdale, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Archdale, NC is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Archdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Archdale.
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Start on West Franklin Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · West Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on Kings Mountain Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Kings Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Spartanburg
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
118 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Archdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
6.44 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Gastonia and Sunny near Archdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Archdale?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kings Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Gastonia and 7.1 miles from Archdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Sunny near Archdale.
Stop Ideas Near Kings Mountain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Shelby City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kings Mountain.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Archdale. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.9 km).
#1 Gastonia
The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
| Population | 77,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.2620800, -81.1873000 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Archdale
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 11,560 |
| Coordinates | 35.1940200, -81.4017500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Archdale (-81.40175, 35.19402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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