How far is Gastonia, NC from Murraysville, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Murraysville, NC is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Scotland 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 Murraysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Murraysville.
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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
8.5 mi · 10 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium
118 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard
1677 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard
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Continue on Brookshire Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard
109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Independence Boulevard
4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight left
2769 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 133: Castle Hayne, Burgaw
1015 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 97th interstate Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · 97th interstate Road
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Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Kerr Avenue
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Continue on Bavarian Lane
2796 ft · 1 min · Bavarian Lane
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Continue on Murrayville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Murrayville Road
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Murraysville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
54.8 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Gastonia and Sunny near Murraysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Murraysville?
The road trip is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Gastonia and 114.6 miles from Murraysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201 miles (323.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gastonia and Sunny near Murraysville.
Stop Ideas Near Laurinburg
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 Laurinburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Murraysville. Straight-line distance: 200.94 mi (323.38 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 Murraysville
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,215 |
| Coordinates | 34.2957200, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murraysville (-77.84748, 34.29572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $32.00 | $64.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.61 | $77.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.44 | $90.88 |
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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