How far is Raleigh, NC from South Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to South Gastonia, NC is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and South Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and South Gastonia.
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Start on East South Street
571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
955 ft · 33 sec · South Salisbury Street
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Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2691 ft · 57 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gorman Street
3221 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Continue on Faircloth Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Wade Avenue
2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
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Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
99.4 mi · 1 hr 52 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
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Long Avenue
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Turn left onto North Chester Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chester Street
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Turn straight onto South York Street
1186 ft · 22 sec · South York Street
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Continue on South York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · South York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1298 ft · 24 sec · York Highway
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Turn right onto Davis Park Road
1677 ft · 46 sec · Davis Park Road
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Turn left onto Weston Avenue
772 ft · 34 sec · Weston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Becky Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and South 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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near South Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to South Gastonia?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Raleigh and 94 miles from South Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near South Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Trinity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and South Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 149.37 mi (240.38 km).
#1 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Gastonia
Unincorporated community
| Population | 5,312 |
| Coordinates | 35.2193000, -81.2056300 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Gastonia (-81.20563, 35.2193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.29 | $74.57 |
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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