How far is Gastonia, NC from Belmont, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Belmont, NC is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Belmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Belmont.
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Start on West Franklin Boulevard
2639 ft · 57 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1311 ft · 37 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Long Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue
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Continue on East Ozark Avenue
2177 ft · 45 sec · East Ozark Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
6.3 mi · 8 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 7: Mount Holly, Belmont, Belmont Abbey College
1622 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto McAdenville Road
1054 ft · 27 sec · McAdenville Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Catawba Street
97 m · 10 sec · Catawba Street
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Turn right onto Glenway Street
108 m · 18 sec · Glenway Street
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Turn right
37 m · 9 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 Belmont.
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
6.32 mi · 00h 08m
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 Belmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Belmont?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Gastonia and 5 miles from Belmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Sunny near Belmont.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 8.57 mi (13.79 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 Belmont
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 12,622 |
| Coordinates | 35.2429200, -81.0373000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belmont (-81.0373, 35.24292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
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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