How far is Marvin, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Marvin, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
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
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City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marvin and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marvin and Gastonia.
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Start on the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road
2159 ft · 43 sec · New Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marvin Road
9 m · 1 sec · Marvin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Marvin Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Marvin Road
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Merge slight left onto Johnston Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Johnston Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 485: Pineville, Matthews
1370 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 North: Pineville
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
1708 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Continue on Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Spartanburg, Greensboro
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on I 485
2030 ft · 50 sec · I 485
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, I 485 North Inner: Gastonia, Spartanburg, Statesville
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 13 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 Marvin and Gastonia.
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 85 South
Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 00h 13m
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 Marvin and Mostly Clear near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marvin to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 17.8 miles from Marvin and 21.3 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marvin and Mostly Clear near Gastonia.
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 Marvin and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.29 km).
#1 Marvin
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 6,920 |
| Coordinates | 34.9918200, -80.8147900 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
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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