Gastonia to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391 miles 629.3 km · straight line
469.3 miles estimated 755.2 km · driving distance
9h 26min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gastonia from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Gastonia to Tuscaloosa is 391 miles (629.3 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Gastonia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.3 miles, taking about 9h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Gastonia in North Carolina and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gastonia and Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 26min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 19min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 58min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gastonia & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Gastonia
35.26°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
245m elevation
Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients