How far is Gastonia, NC from City of Graham, NC?

The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to City of Graham, NC is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.86 mi
02h 33m
Flight
114.99 mi
185.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.99 mi
Kilometers
185.06 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.86 mi
Kilometers
210.6 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Graham
Wed, Sep 16, 2:56 PM EDT
Return by in Gastonia
Wed, Sep 16, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonia
2026-09-16T12:23
Arrive City of Graham
Wed, Sep 16, 2:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Spencer
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Gastonia
65.4 mi
01h 16m
To City of Graham
65.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and City of Graham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and City of Graham.

  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

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 87: Graham, Pittsboro

    1720 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1679 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Gilbreath Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Gilbreath Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Gilbreath Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and City of Graham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 45%
I 85 North
33.1 mi · 25%
US 29
26.8 mi · 21%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
8.25 mi · 6%
East Gilbreath Street
0.74 mi · 1%
East Long Avenue
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

59.4 mi · 01h 09m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
01h 16m from Gastonia
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gastonia and Sunny near City of Graham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to City of Graham?

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Gastonia and 65.5 miles from City of Graham.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.64 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Sunny near City of Graham.

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spencer, 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 Spencer.

RAIL

Salisbury

3 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

22 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

27 mi away
201 South Main St.
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and City of Graham. Straight-line distance: 114.99 mi (185.06 km).

Gastonia

#1 Gastonia

The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Population77,640
Coordinates35.2620800, -81.1873000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
City of Graham

#2 City of Graham

City in North Carolina

Population14,153
Coordinates36.0592600, -79.3891800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Gastonia (-81.1873, 35.26208)
End: City of Graham (-79.38918, 36.05926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $18.64
Round trip
$37.27
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $18.64 $37.27
Mid-grade $4.51 $20.81 $41.63
Premium $4.90 $22.64 $45.28
Diesel $6.05 $27.96 $55.92

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gastonia and City of Graham. The current time is 12:23:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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