How far is Charlotte, NC from Cherryville, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Cherryville, NC is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.08 mi
00h 53m
Flight
31.98 mi
51.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.98 mi
Kilometers
51.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.08 mi
Kilometers
59.67 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Cherryville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ranlo
NC

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
18.5 mi
00h 26m
To Cherryville
18.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Cherryville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Cherryville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Morehead Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freedom Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321 North: Lincolnton

    1736 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Chester Street

    3070 ft · 52 sec · North Chester Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 275 West, NC 279 West: Cherryville

    775 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Trade Street

    95 m · 8 sec · West Trade Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dallas Cherryville Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Dallas Cherryville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    38 m · 8 sec · South Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    47 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Cherryville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Freedom Drive
19.8 mi · 53%
Dallas Cherryville Highway
11.3 mi · 31%
East Main Street
1.57 mi · 4%
Gastonia Dallas Highway
1.45 mi · 4%
West Morehead Street
1.14 mi · 3%
South Tryon Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Freedom Drive

Merge slight left

17.3 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranlo
00h 26m from Charlotte
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Cherryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Cherryville?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Ranlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Charlotte and 18.6 miles from Cherryville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Cherryville.

Stop Ideas Near Ranlo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ranlo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ranlo.

RAIL

Gastonia

4 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

28 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

52 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

75 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Cherryville. Straight-line distance: 31.98 mi (51.47 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Population900,350
Coordinates35.2270900, -80.8431300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Cherryville

#2 Cherryville

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,138
Coordinates35.3787400, -81.3789700
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Cherryville (-81.37897, 35.37874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.80 $11.60
Premium $4.78 $6.26 $12.52
Diesel $5.62 $7.37 $14.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Cherryville. The current time is 00:06:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.