How far is Pineville, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Pineville, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pineville and Gastonia.
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Start on Price Street
96 m · 17 sec · Price Street
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Turn right onto Dover Street
1036 ft · 46 sec · Dover Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1363 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Pineville-Matthews Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pineville-Matthews Road
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Turn left onto I 485 Inner Nortn: Charlotte
1970 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 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 Pineville and Gastonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pineville and Sunny near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pineville to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Pineville and 15.8 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pineville and Sunny near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pineville and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 20.75 mi (33.39 km).
#1 Pineville
Pineville is a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
| Population | 9,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.0832000, -80.8923000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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