How far is Gastonia, NC from Hendersonville, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Hendersonville, NC is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Hendersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Hendersonville.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · Kings Mountain Highway
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Hendersonville
1135 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
739 ft · 20 sec · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on 7th Avenue East
1098 ft · 58 sec · 7th Avenue East
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Turn left onto North Church Street
106 m · 22 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue West
91 m · 13 sec · 6th Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Hendersonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Gastonia and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Hendersonville?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Forest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Gastonia and 40.6 miles from Hendersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Sunny near Hendersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Forest City
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 Forest City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 71.94 mi (115.77 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 Hendersonville
County seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,235 |
| Coordinates | 35.3187300, -82.4609500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hendersonville (-82.46095, 35.31873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
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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