How far is it from Gastonia, NC, to Matthews, NC, ?

The distance between Gastonia, NC, and Matthews, NC, is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gastonia, NC, to Matthews, NC, ?

The drive from Gastonia, NC, to Matthews, NC, takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Gastonia, NC, to Matthews, NC, ?

The fastest route from Gastonia, NC, to Matthews, NC, covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Matthews, NC from Gastonia, NC?

Matthews, NC lies roughly to the east of Gastonia, NC.

Which roads does the route from Gastonia, NC to Matthews, NC follow?

The drive from Gastonia, NC to Matthews, NC mainly follows I 85.

Which towns do you pass between Gastonia, NC and Matthews, NC?

Towns on the route from Gastonia, NC to Matthews, NC include Dallas, Mount Holly, Charlotte, Indian Trail.

Are there charging stations between Gastonia, NC and Matthews, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gastonia, NC to Matthews, NC, including Archdale Marketplace (350 kW); Blakeney (350 kW); BOA Center City NC2-181 (Charlotte, NC) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 215.

Gastonia, NC Matthews, NC

Distance: 36 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Gastonia, NC to Matthews, NC takes about 55 min via I 85. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lowell, NC, Belmont, NC, Charlotte, NC, Matthews, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 36 mi

This 36-mile trip takes about 51 minutes, starting on West 11th Avenue. The route follows I-85 and US-74, ending at Matthews-Mint Hill Road in southeastern Mecklenburg County.

1 Depart onto West 11th Avenue 13 yd
2 Turn left onto South South Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto West Garrison Boulevard 1 mi
4 Turn left onto South Marietta Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way 1 mi
6 Turn right onto East Long Avenue 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto East Ozark Avenue 1 mi
8 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway 9 mi
10 Continue straight onto Cameron Morrison Bridge 9 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right 129 yd
13 Merge slightly left onto Brookshire Boulevard 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Brookshire Freeway 4 mi
15 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
16 Merge slightly right onto East Independence Expressway 4 mi
17 Keep slightly right onto East Independence Boulevard 119 yd
18 Continue straight onto East Independence Expressway 3 mi
19 Continue straight onto East Independence Boulevard 3 mi
20 Continue straight onto Independence Boulevard 3 mi
21 Turn right onto Matthews-Mint Hill Road 1 mi
22 Turn right 1 mi
23 Turn right 1 mi
24 Arrive left

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The return trip from Matthews, NC to Gastonia, NC covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

215 chargers

Archdale MarketplaceCCS, CHAdeMO · 5925 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28217350 kW
BlakeneyCCS, CHAdeMO · 9720 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277350 kW
BOA Center City NC2-181 (Charlotte, NC)CCS · 301 South King Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28204350 kW
Carmel CommonsCCS, CHAdeMO · 7601 Pineville Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28226350 kW
Food Lion - TuckaseegeeCCS, CHAdeMO · 4709 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28208350 kW

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This 36-mile trip takes about 51 minutes, starting on West 11th Avenue. The route follows I-85 and US-74, ending at Matthews-Mint Hill Road in southeastern Mecklenburg County.

Popular destinations close by

Matthews, NC → Lake Park, NC7 mi · 15 min Matthews, NC → Mint Hill, NC7 mi · 15 min Matthews, NC → Wingate, NC20 mi · 30 min Matthews, NC → Cramerton, NC29 mi · 45 min Matthews, NC → Hemby Bridge, NC7 mi · 15 min Matthews, NC → Wadesboro, NC42 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Gastonia, NC, {fromState} to Matthews, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Gastonia, NC, {fromState} and Matthews, NC, {toState} is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia, NC, {fromState} to Matthews, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Gastonia, NC, {fromState} to Matthews, NC, {toState} takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Gastonia, NC, {fromState} to Matthews, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Gastonia, NC, {fromState} to Matthews, NC, {toState} covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Matthews, NC from Gastonia, NC?: Matthews, NC lies roughly to the east of Gastonia, NC.
Which roads does the route from Gastonia, NC to Matthews, NC follow?: The drive from Gastonia, NC to Matthews, NC mainly follows I 85.
Which towns do you pass between Gastonia, NC and Matthews, NC?: Towns on the route from Gastonia, NC to Matthews, NC include Dallas, Mount Holly, Charlotte, Indian Trail.
Are there charging stations between Gastonia, NC and Matthews, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gastonia, NC to Matthews, NC, including Archdale Marketplace (350 kW); Blakeney (350 kW); BOA Center City NC2-181 (Charlotte, NC) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 215.

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