Trip from Gastonia, NC to Asheboro, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

89.8 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 4m

8 AM

2h 22m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 11m

5 PM

2h 21m

8 PM

1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gastonia, NC to Asheboro, NC covers 89.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NC Highway 49, Cameron Morrison Bridge, Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.6 miles on NC Highway 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.9 miles from Gastonia, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 89.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 89.8 miles, with most of the trip on NC Highway 49 and Cameron Morrison Bridge. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.6 miles on NC Highway 49.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NC Highway 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC Highway 49 and Cameron Morrison Bridge. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near NC 7 / East Long Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (NC 7 / East Long Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 85 / Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | NC 7 / East Long Avenue

Turn right onto NC 7 / East Long Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 85 / Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

Merge onto I 85 / Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

8

25.6 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward University City Boulevard, Ikea Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 43 Toward University City Boulevard, Ikea Boulevar...

6

25.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Ikea Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Ikea Boulevard

5

25.9 mi into trip | ~33m in | University City Boulevard

Turn right onto University City Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NC Highway 49	55.6 mi	1h 16m
Cameron Morrison Bridge	15.3 mi	18m
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway	8.2 mi	10m
University City Boulevard	5.7 mi	9m
Albemarle Road	1.1 mi	1m
South Park Street	0.8 mi	1m
East Long Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
West Franklin Boulevard	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: NC Highway 49 — 55.6 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia, NC and Asheboro, NC.

1

Start on US 29; US 74; NC 274

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West Franklin Boulevard

2

Turn left onto South Broad Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · South Broad Street

Use the left lane.

3

Turn right onto NC 7

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Long Avenue

Use the right lane.

4

Continue on NC 7

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East Ozark Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 85 North

6

Merge onto I 85

8.2 mi · 10 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

Use the straight lane.

7

Continue on I 85

15 mi · 18 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 43 Toward University City Boulevard, Ikea Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

9

Keep slight right at fork

126 ft · 3 sec

Toward Ikea Boulevard

10

Turn right onto University City Boulevard

5.7 mi · 9 min · University City Boulevard

Use the right lane.

11

Continue on NC 49

56 mi · 1 hr 16 min · NC Highway 49

Use the straight lane.

12

Continue on Albemarle Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Albemarle Road

13

Continue on South Park Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Park Street

14

Turn right onto Sunset Avenue

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Sunset Avenue

15

At end of road, turn left onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Fayetteville Street

16

Arrive at destination

US 220 BUS

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 44.9 miles from Gastonia, NC, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Asheboro, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Gastonia, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gastonia, NC

This is one driving day of about 89.8 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Gastonia, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on NC Highway 49 for about 55.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.9 mi from Gastonia, NC · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Concord, NC

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Concord, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Gastonia, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Asheboro, NC

The final approach into Asheboro, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Asheboro, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.5

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17049604013

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Haraz Coffee House University

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

1.4 mi

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Concord, North Carolina

3 mi

French Quarter Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.2

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17043771715

Visit website

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 25.6

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+17045953344

Visit website

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.5

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17049604013

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House University

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.6

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+19802072888

Visit website

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.5

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 25.6

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17049102249

Visit website

Coffee & Cream

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 32.1

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19807778222

Visit website

Canal Coffee Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 32.1

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+19804395013

Visit website

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.5

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Summit Coffee On the Plaza

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.6

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19804985414

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 89.8

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 89.8

Asheboro, North Carolina

+18333994638

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 89.8

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 89.8

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Ray’s Splash Planet

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 19.2

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19803144729

Visit website

NASCAR Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 19.2

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17046544400

Visit website

The Speedpark at Concord Mills

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 32.1

Concord, North Carolina

+17045278464

Visit website

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 32.1

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+17044561955

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.04 one way

$28.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$15.35	$30.71
premium	$4.70	$16.62	$33.24
diesel	$5.61	$19.83	$39.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.9	$9.43	$4.31
Efficient EV	22.5	$7.86	$3.59
EV Truck/SUV	35.9	$12.57	$5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Gastonia, NC

Late night in Gastonia on Saturday

Local time

12:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

WNW 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 17 at 11:32AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Asheboro, NC

Late night in Asheboro on Saturday

Local time

12:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Concord, NC

45 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Gastonia, NC to Asheboro, NC covers 89.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NC Highway 49, Cameron Morrison Bridge, Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.9 miles from Gastonia, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (NC 7 / East Long Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 85 / Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Gastonia, NC to Asheboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Asheboro, NC

Nearby Places

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

French Quarter Restaurant

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Concord

Haraz Coffee House University

Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse

CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub

Coffee & Cream

Canal Coffee Company

Mattie Ruth's Coffee House

Summit Coffee On the Plaza

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Ray’s Splash Planet

NASCAR Hall of Fame

The Speedpark at Concord Mills

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Gastonia, NC

Asheboro, NC

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 4m on the road

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