How far is Gastonia, NC from Pineville, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Pineville, NC is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in 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 Pineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Pineville.
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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
2.2 mi · 3 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
2662 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 485 Outer South: Columbia, Pineville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Outer
2949 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 51 South: Pineville, Mathews Road
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dover Street
1036 ft · 52 sec · Dover Street
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Turn left onto Price Street
96 m · 14 sec · Price Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Price Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Pineville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
Merge slight left onto Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
8.26 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Gastonia and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Pineville?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Gastonia and 13.9 miles from Pineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.39 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 Pineville
Pineville is a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
| Population | 9,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.0832000, -80.8923000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pineville (-80.8923, 35.0832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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