How far is Gastonia, NC from Walkertown, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Walkertown, NC is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Walkertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Walkertown.
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Start on West Franklin Boulevard
145 m · 17 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto South York Street
2129 ft · 42 sec · South York Street
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Turn right onto North Chester Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Chester Street
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Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
31.5 mi · 37 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Statesville, Asheville
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
2074 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
2108 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Asheville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Black Mountain
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
115 m · 13 sec · Charlotte Street
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Continue on Charlotte Street
881 ft · 30 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
786 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montreat Road
1666 ft · 41 sec · Montreat Road
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Turn slight left onto North Fork Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Fork Road
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Turn right onto North Fork Right Fork Road
1.5 km · 4 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Continue on North Fork Right Fork Road
2570 ft · 2 min · North Fork Right Fork Road
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Turn left onto Penland Cove Road
31 m · 5 sec · Penland Cove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penland Cove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Walkertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Gastonia and Sunny near Walkertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Walkertown?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Valdese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Gastonia and 48.5 miles from Walkertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gastonia and Sunny near Walkertown.
Stop Ideas Near Valdese
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 Valdese.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Walkertown. Straight-line distance: 70.23 mi (113.03 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 Walkertown
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.6534500, -82.3390100 |
| Altitude | 773 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walkertown (-82.33901, 35.65345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.55 | $27.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.23 | $38.47 |
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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