How far is New Bern, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from New Bern, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 302 miles (486 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bern and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bern and Gastonia.
-
1
Start on Broad Street
1507 ft · 58 sec · Broad Street
-
2
Turn slight left onto Queen Street
2027 ft · 1 min · Queen Street
-
3
Turn left onto 1st Street
1248 ft · 25 sec · 1st Street
-
4
Continue on Country Club Road
116 m · 10 sec · Country Club Road
-
5
Take the ramp right
2028 ft · 49 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 36 min
-
7
Continue on West New Bern Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
-
9
Continue on West Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue
-
10
Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
-
11
Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
-
12
Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
13
Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
-
14
Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
-
15
Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
-
16
Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
-
17
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
-
18
Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
-
20
Keep slight left
99.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward NC 7: East Gastonia
858 ft · 29 sec
-
22
Turn right onto East Ozark Avenue
3206 ft · 1 min · East Ozark Avenue
-
23
Continue on East Long Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue
-
24
Turn left onto North Broad Street
1264 ft · 29 sec · North Broad Street
-
25
Turn right onto East Franklin Boulevard
2639 ft · 55 sec · East Franklin Boulevard
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bern and Gastonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
99.4 mi · 01h 52m
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 near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bern to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 302 miles (486 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from New Bern and 152.7 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.22 one way or $84.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Gastonia is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham County Inspections Department
The Town Hall Grill
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bern and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 234.19 mi (376.89 km).
#1 New Bern
City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 29,940 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084900, -77.0441100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $42.22 | $84.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.21 | $94.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.93 | $101.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.95 | $119.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.