How far is Gastonia, NC from Reidsville, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Reidsville, NC is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Reidsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Reidsville.
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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 left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 220 North: Reidsville
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Reidsville, Downtown
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Barnes Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Barnes Street
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Turn left onto East Richardson Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · East Richardson Drive
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Turn right onto South Scales Street
2956 ft · 54 sec · South Scales Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Scales Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Reidsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Reidsville?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Gastonia and 66.5 miles from Reidsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Gastonia and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidsville.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
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 Spencer.
Salisbury
Lexington
Kannapolis
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Reidsville. Straight-line distance: 113.93 mi (183.36 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 Reidsville
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,993 |
| Coordinates | 36.3548600, -79.6644700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reidsville (-79.66447, 36.35486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.58 | $37.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.38 | $52.75 |
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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