How far is Cherryville, NC from Fallcrest, NC?
The driving distance from Cherryville, NC to Fallcrest, NC is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherryville and Fallcrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryville and Fallcrest.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South Oak Street
129 m · 21 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn right onto East Academy Street
96 m · 21 sec · East Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Mountain Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Mountain Street
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Continue on Tryon Courthouse Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Tryon Courthouse Road
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Turn slight right onto County Line Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Line Road
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Continue on North Piedmont Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Piedmont Avenue
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Turn left onto US 74 East: Gastonia
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Turn straight onto Kings Mountain Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kings Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Sparrow Springs Road
2081 ft · 44 sec · Sparrow Springs Road
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Turn left onto Linwood Road
2 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road
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Turn right onto Camp Rotary Road
2 mi · 4 min · Camp Rotary Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chapel Grove Road
799 ft · 17 sec · Chapel Grove Road
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Turn right onto Woodleaf Drive
694 ft · 31 sec · Woodleaf Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodleaf Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherryville and Fallcrest.
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.
County Line Road
Turn slight right onto County Line Road
5.44 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Cherryville and Mostly Sunny near Fallcrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherryville to Fallcrest?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kings Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Cherryville and 9.4 miles from Fallcrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cherryville and Mostly Sunny near Fallcrest.
Stop Ideas Near Kings Mountain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Shelby City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kings Mountain.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherryville and Fallcrest. Straight-line distance: 13.4 mi (21.56 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 Fallcrest
Fallcrest is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2179100, -81.2461900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fallcrest (-81.24619, 35.21791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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