How far is Oak Ridge, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Oak Ridge, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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 01h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Ridge and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge and Gastonia.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Oak Ridge Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Salisbury Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on Union Cross Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Union Cross Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem
1789 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South, US 52 South: Lexington
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
19.3 mi · 21 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
64 mi · 1 hr 14 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 Oak Ridge 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.
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Continue straight
64 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Oak Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Ridge to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Faith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Oak Ridge and 62.8 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Oak Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Faith
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 Faith.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Ridge and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 92.11 mi (148.24 km).
#1 Oak Ridge
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 36.1734700, -79.9889300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.92 | $39.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
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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