Origin
Bessemer City, NC
Morning in Bessemer City on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bessemer City, NC to Gastonia, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bessemer City, NC
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Gastonia, NC
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Trip Overview
This short 6.7-mile journey between Bessemer City, NC, and Gastonia, NC, is easily completed in just 11 minutes, making it an ideal local drive. With no highway driving involved, you'll primarily navigate local roads like Bessemer City Road and West Franklin Boulevard. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity, this route is perfect as a single-day trip and doesn't require an overnight stay. The drive offers a straightforward connection within the Southeast region of North Carolina.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West Franklin Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Gastonia Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Virginia Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bessemer City Road
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bessemer City, NC and Gastonia, NC.
1
Start on North 12th Street
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 12th Street
2
Turn left onto NC 274
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Virginia Avenue
3
Turn straight onto NC 274
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gastonia Highway
4
Continue on NC 274
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bessemer City Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 29; US 74; NC 274
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
US 29; US 74; NC 274
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 274 / East Virginia Avenue
Turn left onto NC 274 / East Virginia Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 29; US 74; NC 274 / West Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto US 29; US 74; NC 274 / West Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gastonia, NC
Morning in Gastonia on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 6.7-mile stretch, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Bessemer City Road. This route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction as you transition between local streets. You'll be navigating a more intimate, community-level road network rather than open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Bessemer City Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 274 / East Virginia Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bessemer City, NC to Gastonia, NC is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 274 / East Virginia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 29; US 74; NC 274 / West Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.7-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick weekend outing with no need for overnight stays.
Family Friendly
With only an 11-minute drive and minimal turns, this route is short enough to keep kids happy and requires minimal navigation effort.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.7 miles and 11 minutes, this route is a comfortable and quick drive for any solo traveler looking for a short excursion.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This route is ideal for a first-time driver, featuring straightforward navigation and a very manageable 6.7-mile distance with no highway driving.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Bessemer City Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 274 / East Virginia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 29; US 74; NC 274 / West Franklin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gastonia, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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