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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.06 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.48 mi
21.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.48 mi
Kilometers
21.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.06 mi
Kilometers
27.46 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryville
Sun, Apr 12, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Gastonia
Sun, Apr 12, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonia
2026-04-12T09:35
Arrive Cherryville
Sun, Apr 12, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gastonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
High Shoals
NC

Town

From Gastonia
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Cherryville
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Boulevard

    145 m · 17 sec · West Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South York Street

    2129 ft · 42 sec · South York Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Chester Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Chester Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Gastonia Dallas Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 275 West, NC 279 West: Cherryville

    775 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Trade Street

    95 m · 8 sec · West Trade Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Dallas Cherryville Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Dallas Cherryville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    38 m · 8 sec · South Oak Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    47 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas Cherryville Highway
11.3 mi · 67%
North Chester Street
1.94 mi · 11%
East Main Street
1.57 mi · 9%
Gastonia Dallas Highway
1.45 mi · 9%
South York Street
0.4 mi · 2%
NC 275 West
0.15 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Shoals
00h 13m from Gastonia
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Shoals, 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 High Shoals.

RAIL

Gastonia

15 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

39 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

54 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

74 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gastonia and Cherryville. Straight-line distance: 13.48 mi (21.7 km).

Gastonia

#1 Gastonia

The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Population77,640
Coordinates35.2620800, -81.1873000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Cherryville

#2 Cherryville

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

Population6,138
Coordinates35.3787400, -81.3789700
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Gastonia (-81.1873, 35.26208)
End: Cherryville (-81.37897, 35.37874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gastonia and Cherryville. The current time is 09:35:42.

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.