Origin
Fallcrest, NC
Evening in Fallcrest on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fallcrest, NC to Cherryville, NC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherryville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fallcrest, NC to Cherryville, NC covers 18.8 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Line Road, North Piedmont Avenue, Tryon Courthouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on County Line Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
9.4 miles from Fallcrest, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 18.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Line Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1128 / Chapel Grove Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1128 / Chapel Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1128 / Chapel Grove Road
Turn left onto 1128 / Chapel Grove Road
Navigation decision point
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NC 216: Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NC 216: Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Dow...
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 216 North: Cherryville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NC 216 North: Cherryville
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Oak Street
Turn right onto South Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fallcrest, NC to Cherryville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
7.8 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Line Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| North Piedmont Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Tryon Courthouse Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Camp Rotary Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Linwood Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Kings Mountain Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Mountain Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
County Line Road
— 5.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallcrest, NC and Cherryville, NC.
1
Start on Woodleaf Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Woodleaf Drive
2
Turn left onto 1128
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Chapel Grove Road
3
Turn left onto Camp Rotary Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Camp Rotary Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto 1122
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Linwood Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto 1125
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sparrow Springs Road
6
Turn left onto US 29; US 74
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Mountain Highway
7
Continue on US 74
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NC 216: Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
146 ft
·
3 sec
Toward NC 216 North: Cherryville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto NC 216
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Piedmont Avenue
11
Continue on NC 216
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
County Line Road
12
Turn straight onto NC 274
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tryon Courthouse Road
13
Continue on NC 274
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mountain Street
14
Turn right onto East Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto South Oak Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Oak Street
16
Turn right
154 ft
·
16 sec
17
Turn left
11 ft
·
0 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.4 miles from Fallcrest, NC, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18.8 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherryville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Fallcrest, NC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fallcrest, NC
This is one driving day of about 18.8 miles and 31m.
At 18.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on County Line Road for about 5.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Fallcrest, NC · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Fallcrest, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cherryville, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cherryville, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cherryville, NC
Evening in Cherryville on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fallcrest, NC to Cherryville, NC covers 18.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Line Road, North Piedmont Avenue, Tryon Courthouse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Fallcrest, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1128 / Chapel Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fallcrest, NC to Cherryville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
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