How far is Sherrills Ford, NC from Charlotte, NC?

The driving distance from Sherrills Ford, NC to Charlotte, NC is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.87 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.35 mi
45.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.35 mi
Kilometers
45.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.87 mi
Kilometers
59.33 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
Mon, Jun 1, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Sherrills Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherrills Ford
2026-06-01T21:18
Arrive Charlotte
Mon, Jun 1, 10:05 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 Sherrills Ford
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
Cornelius
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Sherrills Ford
18 mi
00h 23m
To Charlotte
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherrills Ford and Charlotte.

  1. 1

    Start on Sherrills Ford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sherrills Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East NC 150 Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · East NC 150 Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Charlotte

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  7. 7

    Continue on I 77 South

    2.1 mi · 2 min · I 77 South

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South

    2.3 mi · 3 min · I 77 South

  9. 9

    Continue on I-77 South

    1990 ft · 26 sec · I-77 South

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    4 mi · 5 min · I-77 South

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.9 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · I-77 South

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway

    797 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East

    2216 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Brookshire Freeway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookshire Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street

    709 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West 11th Street

    140 m · 14 sec · West 11th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Tryon Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · North Tryon Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tryon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherrills Ford 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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77 South
12.8 mi · 35%
I 77 South
11.8 mi · 32%
East NC 150 Highway
7.12 mi · 19%
Sherrills Ford Road
2.28 mi · 6%
Brookshire Freeway
0.69 mi · 2%
North Tryon Street
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East NC 150 Highway

Turn left onto East NC 150 Highway

7.12 mi · 00h 11m

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
+8.5 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornelius
00h 23m from Sherrills Ford
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherrills Ford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Charlotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherrills Ford to Charlotte?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 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?

Cornelius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Sherrills Ford and 18.8 miles from Charlotte.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 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 $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherrills Ford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Charlotte.

Stop Ideas Near Cornelius

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

22 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

28 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

37 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherrills Ford and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 28.35 mi (45.62 km).

Sherrills Ford

#1 Sherrills Ford

Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina

Population1,007
Coordinates35.6204100, -80.9864700
Altitude273
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: Sherrills Ford Road (-80.986501, 35.620399)
End: South Tryon Street (-80.843177, 35.227134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.78 $6.21 $12.42
Diesel $5.62 $7.31 $14.62

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherrills Ford and Charlotte. The current time is 21:18:04.

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.