How far is Cherryville, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Cherryville, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.07 mi
00h 47m
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
38.07 mi
Kilometers
61.27 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlotte
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Cherryville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherryville
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Charlotte
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherryville
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 Cherryville
18.3 mi
00h 23m
To Charlotte
19.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    46 m · 9 sec · South Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dallas Cherryville Highway

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Dallas Cherryville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 321 South

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 85 North: Charlotte

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 27: Freedom Drive, Tuckaseegee Road

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive

    538 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on NC 27: Freedom Drive

    149 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 27 East: Downtown

    138 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Freedom Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Morehead Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Tryon Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas Cherryville Highway
11.3 mi · 30%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
10.2 mi · 27%
Cameron Morrison Bridge
6.82 mi · 18%
Freedom Drive
2.03 mi · 5%
US 321 South
1.86 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dallas Cherryville Highway

Continue on Dallas Cherryville Highway

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranlo
00h 23m from Cherryville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cherryville and Sunny near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 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?

Ranlo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Cherryville and 19.7 miles from Charlotte.

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 6.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Cherryville and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 31.98 mi (51.47 km).

Cherryville

#1 Cherryville

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

Population6,138
Coordinates35.3787400, -81.3789700
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Charlotte

#2 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
Start: East Main Street (-81.379127, 35.379077)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.78 $6.40 $12.81
Diesel $5.62 $7.54 $15.07

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherryville and Charlotte. The current time is 19:38:21.

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.