How far is Hope Mills, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Hope Mills, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hope Mills and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope Mills and Gastonia.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Parkton Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Parkton Road
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Continue on Leeper Road
106 m · 7 sec · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leeper Road
34 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road
25 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto David Parnell Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · David Parnell Street
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Continue on North Fayetteville Street
8 mi · 12 min · North Fayetteville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on NC-71
8 mi · 11 min · NC-71
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Continue on Red Springs Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road
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Take the ramp right
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
1301 ft · 16 sec · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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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 East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
1.1 km · 45 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John Belk Freeway
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Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 7: East Gastonia
858 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Ozark Avenue
3206 ft · 1 min · East Ozark Avenue
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Continue on East Long Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1264 ft · 29 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Boulevard
2639 ft · 55 sec · East Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hope Mills and Gastonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 00h 23m
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 Hope Mills and Sunny near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hope Mills to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Wadesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Hope Mills and 93.3 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hope Mills and Sunny near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Wadesboro
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 Wadesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hope Mills and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 128.3 mi (206.48 km).
#1 Hope Mills
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 15,848 |
| Coordinates | 34.9704400, -78.9453100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gastonia
The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
| Population | 77,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.2620800, -81.1873000 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Franklin Boulevard (-81.187301, 35.262154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
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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