How far is Gastonia, NC from Saint James, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Saint James, NC is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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 54m.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Saint James.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Saint James.
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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
34 mi · 38 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right
25.4 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9 mi · 13 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Middleton Street
3 mi · 4 min · Middleton Street
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Turn slight left onto St James Drive Southeast
30 m · 5 sec · St James Drive Southeast
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Continue on St James Drive Southeast
1.9 mi · 7 min · St James Drive Southeast
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Continue on Trailwood Drive Southeast
111 m · 16 sec · Trailwood Drive Southeast
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Continue on St James Drive Southeast
3057 ft · 2 min · St James Drive Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward St James Drive Southeast
75 m · 12 sec · St James Drive Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto St James Drive Southeast
1430 ft · 1 min · St James Drive Southeast
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Saint James.
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
34 mi · 00h 38m
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 leaving Gastonia and Mostly Sunny near Saint James.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Saint James?
The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 115.2 miles from Gastonia and 115.4 miles from Saint James.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Mostly Sunny near Saint James.
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 Saint James. Straight-line distance: 197.43 mi (317.74 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 Saint James
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 6,607 |
| Coordinates | 33.9293400, -78.1163800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James (-78.11638, 33.92934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $32.24 | $64.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.89 | $77.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.78 | $91.56 |
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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