Ann Arbor to Gastonia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

503.8 miles 810.8 km · straight line
604.6 miles estimated 973 km · driving distance
12h 10min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Gastonia?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Gastonia is 503.8 miles (810.8 km) as the crow flies. Gastonia is located SSE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 604.6 miles, taking about 12h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Gastonia in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Gastonia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Gastonia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 10min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 36min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 49min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Gastonia

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Gastonia
35.26°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
245m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients