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Distance from Hickory to Gastonia

Driving Distance
37.2 mi 59.9 km
Flying Distance
33.7 mi 54.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Hickory, North Carolina to Gastonia, North Carolina is 37.2 mi (59.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 33.7 mi (54.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 39 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a south direction. Average speeds around 56 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Hickory
Place Hickory
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.734454
Longitude -81.344457
GPS 35.734454° N, 81.344457° W
Local Time 5:06 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Gastonia
Place Gastonia
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.262174
Longitude -81.187085
GPS 35.262174° N, 81.187085° W
Local Time 5:06 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Hickory, North Carolina to Gastonia, North Carolina covers 37.2 mi (59.9 km) in a south direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 39 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (37.0-37.2 miles / 60-60 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 56 mph (90 km/h).

Available Routes

1st Ave SW and US-321 S
37.2 mi 39 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-321 S
37 mi 39 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.