How far is Gastonia, NC from Weddington, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Weddington, NC is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Weddington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Weddington.
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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
10.8 mi · 12 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Weddington
1650 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Providence Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Providence Road
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Turn left onto Weddington Road
804 ft · 16 sec · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Weddington Road
89 m · 5 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
78 m · 6 sec · Weddington Road
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonia and Weddington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor James G Martin Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Gastonia and Mostly Sunny near Weddington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Weddington?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Gastonia and 18.3 miles from Weddington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Mostly Sunny near Weddington.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Weddington. Straight-line distance: 29.24 mi (47.05 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 Weddington
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,389 |
| Coordinates | 35.0223700, -80.7609000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weddington (-80.7609, 35.02237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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