Birmingham, Alabama to Gastonia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.9 miles 550.3 km · straight line
410.4 miles estimated 660.4 km · driving distance
8h 15min estimated drive time
$39 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Gastonia?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Gastonia is 341.9 miles (550.3 km) as the crow flies. Gastonia is located ENE of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.4 miles, taking about 8h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Gastonia in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Gastonia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 15min $39 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 54min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 50min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Gastonia

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients