How far is Cherryville, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Cherryville, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 18m.
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
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherryville and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryville and Chapel Hill.
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Start on the route
61 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto South Oak Street
46 m · 12 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
88 m · 12 sec · East Main 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 West Church Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Church Street
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Continue on Shelby Highway
3154 ft · 1 min · Shelby Highway
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Continue on Cherryville Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Cherryville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Asheville
1451 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Shelby Bypass
10.3 mi · 12 min · Shelby Bypass
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Continue on West Dixon Boulevard
14.8 mi · 17 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
37.8 mi · 46 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Westgate
920 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Patton Avenue
821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Westgate
48 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
1502 ft · 26 sec · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 26 West, US 19 North, US 23 North, US 70 West: Weaverville, Mars Hill
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 70 West: Marshall
21.3 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Guntertown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn left
8 m · 2 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 Cherryville and Chapel Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
37.8 mi · 00h 46m
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 Cherryville and Mostly Clear near Chapel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherryville to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 63.6 miles from Cherryville and 59.8 miles from Chapel Hill.
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 39.2 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cherryville and Mostly Clear near Chapel Hill.
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 Cherryville and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 84.21 mi (135.53 km).
#1 Cherryville
City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,138 |
| Coordinates | 35.3787400, -81.3789700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.708707, 35.942917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
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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