Origin
Gastonia, NC
Late night in Gastonia on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gastonia, NC to Mint Hill, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gastonia, NC
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Mint Hill, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Gastonia and Mint Hill, this 35-mile trek across North Carolina is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 50 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is a very economical route for your travel plans. You will navigate through the Southeast region, transitioning between these two local hubs without the need for an overnight stay. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you can easily complete the entire journey in one session. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense path for those needing to move between these two specific NC locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Lawyers Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Brookshire Freeway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Independence Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Albemarle Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Long Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Matthews-Mint Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cameron Morrison Bridge
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia, NC and Mint Hill, NC.
1
Start on US 29; US 74; NC 274
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Franklin Boulevard
2
Turn left onto South Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Broad Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto NC 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Long Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NC 7
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Ozark Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 85 North
6
Merge onto I 85
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 85
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 36
Toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
386 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Merge onto NC 16
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Brookshire Boulevard
11
Continue on NC 16
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Brookshire Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 2B
Toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto US 74; NC 27
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 27
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Albemarle Road
Toward NC 27 East
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
137 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn slight right onto Lawyers Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lawyers Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto NC 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
128 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Gastonia, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NC 7 / East Long Avenue
Turn right onto NC 7 / East Long Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Ch...
9
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brooksh...
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Bou...
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NC 27 / Albemarle Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 27 / Albemarle Road toward NC 27 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Toward NC 27 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Mint Hill, NC
Late night in Mint Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m 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 driving experience that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind. Only 20% of your travel occurs on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads like Lawyers Road. You will encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip while crossing the Cameron Morrison Bridge, which spans 8.5 miles. The Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway also plays a key role in your progression toward Mint Hill. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving feel compared to a standard high-speed commute.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Cameron Morrison Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near NC 7 / East Long Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (NC 7 / East Long Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gastonia, NC and Mint Hill, NC, road signs point toward Charlotte and Bank Of America Stadium.
Charlotte
18.9 mi in
|
~24m
Bank Of America Stadium
19.1 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Arriving in Mint Hill, NC
Full guide →The Charlotte Metro (also "Metrolina") is a region of North and South Carolina within and surrounding the city of Charlotte in the Piedmont of the Southeastern United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area is well known for its auto racing history (especially NASCAR). The region is headquarters to 8 Fortune 500 and 7 Fortune 1000 companies including Bank of America, Duke Energy, Sealed Air Corporation, Nucor Steel, and Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. Additional headquarters include Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Cheerwine
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Cameron Morrison Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mint Hill, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.7 miles (NC 7 / East Long Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mint Hill, 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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