How far is Gastonia, NC from New Bern, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to New Bern, NC is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chatham County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and New Bern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and New Bern.
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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
15.3 mi · 19 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward University City Boulevard, Ikea Boulevard
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ikea Boulevard
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto University City Boulevard
5.7 mi · 9 min · University City Boulevard
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Continue on NC Highway 49
55.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · NC Highway 49
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Continue straight
1230 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive
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Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on Jordan Road
24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight left
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on East New Bern Road
32.4 mi · 36 min · East New Bern Road
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Take the exit slight right
1637 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1445 ft · 33 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1214 ft · 26 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Queen Street
991 ft · 31 sec · Queen Street
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Turn slight right onto Pollock Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Pollock Street
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Turn left onto Metcalf Street
149 m · 22 sec · Metcalf Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
121 m · 20 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and New Bern.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NC Highway 49
Continue on NC Highway 49
55.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Sunny near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to New Bern?
The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Fearrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Gastonia and 134.1 miles from New Bern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 5:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.43 one way or $74.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Gastonia is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Fearrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Holly Springs Town Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fearrington.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and New Bern. Straight-line distance: 234.19 mi (376.89 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 New Bern
City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 29,940 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084900, -77.0441100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Bern (-77.04411, 35.10849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $37.43 | $74.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.85 | $83.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $45.15 | $90.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $53.15 | $106.29 |
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
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