Origin
Pineville, NC
Morning in Pineville on Friday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pineville, NC to Gastonia, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pineville, NC
Michael Ken
Gastonia, NC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.6-mile journey from Pineville, NC, to Gastonia, NC, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 38 minutes to complete. With 81% of the drive on highways, including I-85, the Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway, and the Governor James G Martin Freeway, expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a quick, efficient trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Southeast region throughout this brief North Carolina excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 81% of the 28.6 miles spent on major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on I-85, offering a consistent pace. The route utilizes main roads like the Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway and Governor James G Martin Freeway, suggesting a modern, well-maintained driving environment. While the focus is on efficient travel rather than scenic byways, the highway infrastructure ensures a smooth and predictable experience behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 85: Spartanburg, Greensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 85: Spartanburg, Greensboro
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, I 485 North Inner: Gastonia, Spartanburg, Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 85 South, I 485 North Inner: Gastonia,...
9
15 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NC 7: East Gastonia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 19
Toward NC 7: East Gastonia
6
27.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North Broad Street
Turn left onto North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pineville, NC and Gastonia, NC, road signs point toward Greensboro, Spartanburg and Statesville.
Greensboro
14 mi in
|
~16m
Spartanburg
14.7 mi in
|
~18m
Statesville
14.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| Pineville-Matthews Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Long Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Ozark Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Franklin Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 485 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 10.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pineville, NC and Gastonia, NC.
1
Start on Price Street
313 ft
·
16 sec
·
Price Street
2
Turn right onto Dover Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Dover Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NC 51
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NC 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pineville-Matthews Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 485 Inner Nortn: Charlotte
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 485
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 485
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 85: Spartanburg, Greensboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 485
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 485
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 485 North Inner: Gastonia, Spartanburg, Statesville
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10B
Toward I 85 South: Gastonia, Spartanburg
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 85
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 19
Toward NC 7: East Gastonia
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto NC 7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ozark Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NC 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Long Avenue
16
Turn left onto North Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 29; US 74; NC 274
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 29; US 74; NC 274
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Gastonia, NC
Morning in Gastonia on Friday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pineville, NC to Gastonia, NC covers 28.6 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway, Governor James G Martin Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Pineville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.47 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pineville, NC and Gastonia, NC, road signs point toward Greensboro, Spartanburg and Statesville.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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