How far is Gastonia, NC from Oak Ridge, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Oak Ridge, NC is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Oak Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Oak Ridge.
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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
59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
18.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Cross Road
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Cross Road
101 m · 6 sec · Union Cross Road
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Continue on Union Cross Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Union Cross Road
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Salisbury Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 68
662 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 68
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Continue on State Highway 68
128 m · 16 sec · State Highway 68
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 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 Oak Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 01h 09m
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 leaving Gastonia and Patchy Fog near Oak Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Oak Ridge?
The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Faith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Gastonia and 55.3 miles from Oak Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Gastonia and Patchy Fog near Oak Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Faith
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 Faith.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Oak Ridge. Straight-line distance: 92.11 mi (148.24 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 Oak Ridge
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 36.1734700, -79.9889300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Ridge (-79.98893, 36.17347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.27 | $34.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
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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