How far is Southern Pines, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Southern Pines, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southern Pines and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines and Gastonia.
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Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Broad Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 1
2908 ft · 49 sec · Old US Highway 1
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
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Continue on East Independence Boulevard
1.1 km · 45 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John Belk Freeway
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Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 19 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 Southern Pines and Gastonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Old US Highway 1
Continue straight
28.1 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Southern Pines and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southern Pines to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Peachland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Southern Pines and 70.2 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Southern Pines and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Peachland
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 Peachland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 101.51 mi (163.36 km).
#1 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
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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