How far is Sanford, NC from Gastonia, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sanford and Gastonia is 114.07 miles (183.58 km).
Flight distance from Sanford, NC to Gastonia, NC is 114.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Sanford to Gastonia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sanford, North Carolina to Gastonia, North Carolina is: 162.39 miles (261.34 km) by car.
Driving from Sanford to Gastonia will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Sanford
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 30361 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°28'48"N 79°10'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.4798800 |
| Longitude | -79.1803000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gastonia
The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Gastonia is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gastonia Museum of Art and the Gastonia Civic Center.
| Population | 77640 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°15'43"N 81°11'14"W |
| Latitude | 35.2620800 |
| Longitude | -81.1873000 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Gastonia: West Franklin Boulevard (-81.187301,35.262154)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sanford and Gastonia
The distance between Sanford and Gastonia is 261 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sanford and Gastonia. The current time is 15:06:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.69 liters (5.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanford and Gastonia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanford to Gastonia is $18.49 (diesel $24.31).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $18.49 | $20.81 | $22.98 | $24.31 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanford and Gastonia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
