How far is Charlotte, NC from Tryon, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Tryon, NC is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States
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 Charlotte and Tryon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Tryon.
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Start on South Tryon Street
1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West Morehead Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood Road, Bessemer City
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Edgewood Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Edgewood Road
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Continue on Athenia Place
1385 ft · 28 sec · Athenia Place
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Continue on East Alabama Avenue
1407 ft · 30 sec · East Alabama Avenue
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
660 ft · 21 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 14th Street
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Continue on Tryon Courthouse Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tryon Courthouse Road
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Turn right onto Tryon School Road
21 m · 3 sec · Tryon School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tryon School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Tryon.
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.
Freedom Drive
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Mostly Clear near Tryon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Tryon?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Charlotte and 16.5 miles from Tryon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Mostly Clear near Tryon.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowell.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Tryon. Straight-line distance: 28.11 mi (45.24 km).
#1 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tryon
Tryon is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3398600, -81.3220300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tryon (-81.32203, 35.33986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.32 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
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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