How far is Chapel Hill, NC from Cherryville, NC?
The driving distance from Chapel Hill, NC to Cherryville, NC is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chapel Hill and Cherryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Cherryville.
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Start on the route
8 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Continue on Guntertown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 26 East, US 74A West: West Asheville
1238 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
2585 ft · 44 sec · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
26.2 mi · 32 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway
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Continue on Shelby Bypass
10.1 mi · 12 min · Shelby Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Cherryville Road
8 m · 1 sec · Cherryville Road
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Keep slight left
842 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cherryville Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cherryville Road
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Continue on Shelby Highway
3154 ft · 1 min · Shelby Highway
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Continue on West Church Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Church Street
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Turn right onto North Mountain Street
1088 ft · 42 sec · North Mountain Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
88 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Oak Street
38 m · 8 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn right
47 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapel Hill and Cherryville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Billy Graham Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
26.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Chapel Hill and Mostly Clear near Cherryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Cherryville?
The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Flat Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Chapel Hill and 63.6 miles from Cherryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chapel Hill and Mostly Clear near Cherryville.
Stop Ideas Near East Flat Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall of Tryon
City of Saluda
Town of Mills River
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flat Rock.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Gastonia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Cherryville. Straight-line distance: 84.21 mi (135.53 km).
#1 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherryville
City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,138 |
| Coordinates | 35.3787400, -81.3789700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherryville (-81.37897, 35.37874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.78 | $35.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.89 | $39.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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