Gastonia to Palm Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.3 miles 631.3 km · straight line
470.8 miles estimated 757.6 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
180° S bearing direction

How far is Gastonia from Palm Coast?

The distance from Gastonia to Palm Coast is 392.3 miles (631.3 km) as the crow flies. Palm Coast is located S of Gastonia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 470.8 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Gastonia in North Carolina and Palm Coast in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gastonia and Palm Coast. 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 Gastonia to Palm Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $56–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gastonia & Palm Coast

Quick Facts

Gastonia
35.26°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
245m elevation
Palm Coast
29.59°N, 81.21°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients