How far is Gastonia, NC from Cherryville, NC?
The driving distance from Gastonia, NC to Cherryville, NC is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gastonia and Cherryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gastonia and Cherryville.
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Start on West Franklin Boulevard
145 m · 17 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto South York Street
2129 ft · 42 sec · South York Street
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Turn right onto North Chester Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Chester Street
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Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 275 West, NC 279 West: Cherryville
775 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Trade Street
95 m · 8 sec · West Trade Street
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Continue on Dallas Cherryville Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Dallas Cherryville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Oak Street
38 m · 8 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn right
47 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
3 m · 1 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 Gastonia and Cherryville.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Gastonia and Sunny near Cherryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gastonia to Cherryville?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
High Shoals is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Gastonia and 8.5 miles from Cherryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gastonia and Sunny near Cherryville.
Stop Ideas Near High Shoals
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 High Shoals.
Gastonia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Cherryville. Straight-line distance: 13.48 mi (21.7 km).
#1 Gastonia
The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
| Population | 77,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.2620800, -81.1873000 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherryville
City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,138 |
| Coordinates | 35.3787400, -81.3789700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherryville (-81.37897, 35.37874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
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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