How far is Gastonia, NC from Siler City, NC?

The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Siler City, NC is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.22 mi
02h 35m
Flight
102.14 mi
164.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.14 mi
Kilometers
164.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.22 mi
Kilometers
177.38 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Siler City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Gastonia
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonia
2026-04-15T23:20
Arrive Siler City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gastonia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Misenheimer
NC

Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America

From Gastonia
55.1 mi
01h 17m
To Siler City
55.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Siler City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Siler City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Boulevard

    2639 ft · 57 sec · West Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1311 ft · 37 sec · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Long Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Ozark Avenue

    2177 ft · 45 sec · East Ozark Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward University City Boulevard, Ikea Boulevard

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ikea Boulevard

    39 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto University City Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 9 min · University City Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on NC Highway 49

    55.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · NC Highway 49

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1230 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Dixie Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Jordan Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Jordan Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old US Highway 64

    1 km · 53 sec · Old US Highway 64

  17. 17

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    741 ft · 20 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Siler City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC Highway 49
55.8 mi · 51%
Cameron Morrison Bridge
15.3 mi · 14%
Jordan Road
8.47 mi · 8%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
8.25 mi · 7%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.11 mi · 6%
University City Boulevard
6.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Misenheimer
01h 17m from Gastonia
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gastonia and Sunny near Siler City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Siler City?

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Misenheimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Gastonia and 55.2 miles from Siler City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gastonia and Sunny near Siler City.

Stop Ideas Near Misenheimer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Misenheimer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Misenheimer.

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

30 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

38 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

56 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Siler City. Straight-line distance: 102.14 mi (164.38 km).

Gastonia

#1 Gastonia

The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Population77,640
Coordinates35.2620800, -81.1873000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Siler City

#2 Siler City

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,415
Coordinates35.7234700, -79.4622400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Gastonia (-81.1873, 35.26208)
End: Siler City (-79.46224, 35.72347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
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.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.72 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.82
7.78 gal · 29.44 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.41 $30.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.23 $34.46
Premium $4.78 $18.59 $37.17
Diesel $5.62 $21.88 $43.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gastonia and Siler City. The current time is 23:20:44.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.