How far is Woodfin, NC from Gastonia, NC?

The driving distance from Woodfin, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.73 mi
01h 45m
Flight
82.59 mi
132.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.59 mi
Kilometers
132.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.73 mi
Kilometers
181.42 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gastonia
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Woodfin
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodfin
2026-04-15T09:08
Arrive Gastonia
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodfin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rutherfordton
NC

Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States

From Woodfin
52 mi
00h 52m
To Gastonia
60.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodfin and Gastonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodfin and Gastonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Cottage Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Cottage Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Elk Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 26 East, US 74A West: West Asheville

    1238 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway

    2585 ft · 44 sec · Billy Graham Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    26.2 mi · 32 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Kings Mountain Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Kings Mountain Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Franklin Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · West Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodfin and Gastonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
26.7 mi · 24%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 16%
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 13%
Andrew Jackson Highway
13.8 mi · 12%
West Dixon Boulevard
12.4 mi · 11%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

26.2 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutherfordton
00h 52m from Woodfin
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodfin and Partly Cloudy near Gastonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodfin to Gastonia?

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Rutherfordton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Woodfin and 60.7 miles from Gastonia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodfin and Partly Cloudy near Gastonia.

Stop Ideas Near Rutherfordton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rutherfordton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall of Tryon
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Town Hall of Tryon

Tryon , NC
301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Business park,Park
Town of Rutherfordton
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Town of Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton , NC
129 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Local government office,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Chesnee City Hall

Chesnee , SC
201 W Cherokee St, Chesnee, SC 29323
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherfordton.

RAIL

Spartanburg

46 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

71 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

73 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

104 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodfin and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 82.59 mi (132.92 km).

Woodfin

#1 Woodfin

City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,679
Coordinates35.6334400, -82.5820700
Altitude645
CountryUnited States
Gastonia

#2 Gastonia

The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Population77,640
Coordinates35.2620800, -81.1873000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Cottage Street (-82.582092, 35.633157)
End: West Franklin Boulevard (-81.187301, 35.262154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.63 $35.25
Premium $4.78 $19.02 $38.03
Diesel $5.62 $22.38 $44.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodfin and Gastonia. The current time is 09:08:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.