Columbia, South Carolina to Gastonia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Gastonia?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Gastonia is 87.6 miles (141 km) as the crow flies. Gastonia is located N of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 109.5 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Gastonia in North Carolina.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina 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.