How far is Gastonia, NC from Davidson, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Davidson, NC is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Davidson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Davidson.
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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
8.2 mi · 10 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
2662 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 Inner North: Statesville, Huntersville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Statesville
1887 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Statesville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I-77 North
1109 ft · 15 sec · I-77 North
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Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2707 ft · 36 sec · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Griffith Street, Davidson
557 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Griffith Street East, Davidson, Davidson College
613 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Griffith Street
71 m · 9 sec · Griffith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
31 m · 4 sec · Griffith Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
693 ft · 25 sec · Griffith Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Griffith Street
37 m · 5 sec · Griffith Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Griffith Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Griffith Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
867 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Glasgow Street
119 m · 20 sec · Glasgow Street
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Turn left onto Patterson Court Circle
1985 ft · 1 min · Patterson Court Circle
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1069 ft · 49 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right
77 m · 19 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 Davidson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Craig Lawing Freeway
Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
10.6 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Gastonia and Mostly Sunny near Davidson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Davidson?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Mount Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Gastonia and 18.8 miles from Davidson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Gastonia and Mostly Sunny near Davidson.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Holly
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 Mount Holly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Davidson. Straight-line distance: 25.69 mi (41.35 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 Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,203 |
| Coordinates | 35.5023300, -80.8391200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Davidson (-80.83912, 35.50233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
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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