How far is Mooresville, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Mooresville, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mooresville and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooresville and Gastonia.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Iredell Avenue
29 m · 9 sec · West Iredell Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Norman Drive
16 m · 5 sec · Norman Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mecklenburg Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mecklenburg Highway
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Turn right onto Langtree Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Langtree Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 South, US 21 South: Charlotte
1196 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-77 South
2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South
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Continue on I 77 South
2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South
2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South
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Continue on I-77 South
1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South
1.1 mi · 1 min · I-77 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Matthews
1201 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 485 South Outer: Pineville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Craig Lawing Freeway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 29, US 74: Greensboro, Spartanburg, Wilkinson Boulevard
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right 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 Mooresville 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 Mooresville and Sunny near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mooresville to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Huntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Mooresville and 24 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mooresville and Sunny near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Huntersville
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 Huntersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 30.8 mi (49.56 km).
#1 Mooresville
Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 39,962 |
| Coordinates | 35.5848600, -80.8100700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
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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