How far is Gastonia, NC from Mocksville, NC?

The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Mocksville, NC is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.22 mi
01h 35m
Flight
56.07 mi
90.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.07 mi
Kilometers
90.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.22 mi
Kilometers
122.67 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mocksville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Gastonia
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonia
2026-04-23T06:25
Arrive Mocksville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Davidson
NC

Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

From Gastonia
38.1 mi
00h 47m
To Mocksville
38.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Mocksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Mocksville.

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville

    2662 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 485 Inner North: Statesville, Huntersville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway

    10.6 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Statesville

    1887 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I-77 North

    1109 ft · 15 sec · I-77 North

  14. 14

    Continue on I 77 North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  17. 17

    Continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    21.7 mi · 26 min · I-77 North

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Mocksville

    1813 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wilkesboro Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Wilkesboro Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wilkesboro Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wilkesboro Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Salisbury Street

    143 m · 17 sec · North Salisbury Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    577 ft · 26 sec · West Depot Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Mocksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77 North
24.5 mi · 32%
I 40 East
15.5 mi · 20%
Craig Lawing Freeway
10.6 mi · 14%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
8.25 mi · 11%
I 77 North
7.09 mi · 9%
Wilkesboro Street
3.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-77 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davidson
00h 47m from Gastonia
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gastonia and Sunny near Mocksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Mocksville?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Davidson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Gastonia and 38.1 miles from Mocksville.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Sunny near Mocksville.

Stop Ideas Near Davidson

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

20 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

29 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

39 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

39 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Mocksville. Straight-line distance: 56.07 mi (90.23 km).

Gastonia

#1 Gastonia

The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Population77,640
Coordinates35.2620800, -81.1873000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Mocksville

#2 Mocksville

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,297
Coordinates35.8940300, -80.5614500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Gastonia (-81.1873, 35.26208)
End: Mocksville (-80.56145, 35.89403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.31
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.66 $21.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.91 $23.83
Premium $4.78 $12.85 $25.71
Diesel $5.62 $15.13 $30.26

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gastonia and Mocksville. The current time is 06:25:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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