Origin
Sherrills Ford, NC
Morning in Sherrills Ford on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherrills Ford, NC to Charlotte, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherrills Ford, NC
Connor Scott McManus
Charlotte, NC
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Trip Overview
This 36-mile drive from Sherrills Ford to Charlotte, North Carolina, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 48 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-77 South, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 89% of the journey on major roads. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this trip. Since both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region and the state of North Carolina, you'll remain within a familiar geographical and administrative context throughout this straightforward journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-77 South | 12.8 mi | 15m |
| I 77 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| East NC 150 Highway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| I 77 South | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Sherrills Ford Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Brookshire Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Tryon Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 11th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-77 South
— 12.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherrills Ford, NC and Charlotte, NC.
1
Start on Sherrills Ford Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sherrills Ford Road
2
Turn left onto NC 150
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
East NC 150 Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 77 South: Charlotte
4
Merge onto I 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77
Use the slight left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I-77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 77
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 77
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-77 South
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I-77 South
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 South
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I-77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 11B-A
Toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 11A
Toward I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 277; NC 16
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookshire Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 3B
Toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on West 11th Street
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 11th Street
18
Turn right onto North Tryon Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tryon Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Tryon Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Sherrills Ford, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 77; US 21 / I-77 South
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21 / I-77 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11B-A
Toward I 277, NC 16: Brookshire Freeway
9
34.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Freeway East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 11A
Toward I 277 South, NC 16 South: Brookshire Fre...
8
35.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3B
Toward Eleventh Street, Church Street, Tryon St...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Charlotte, NC
Morning in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 3 to 8 mph
4% chance
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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The personality of this drive is decidedly highway-focused, making up 89% of the total mileage. You'll spend most of your time on I-77 South, experiencing a consistent flow of traffic typical of major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on I-77 South, offering a period of steady cruising. While the overall profile is that of a highway drive, the initial segment may involve NC 150 Highway before merging onto the interstate, providing a brief transition before the more rapid pace begins. Expect efficient travel rather than winding backroads on this route.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I-77 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-77 South and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near I 77.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Charlotte, NC
Full guide →Charlotte is an ambitious and rapidly growing city in the southern part of the Piedmont of North Carolina. It is also developing its fledgling tourist industry; its central core is one of the most visitor-friendly districts in the Carolinas. Charlotte's most popular attractions include the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Ballet, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Mint Museum, Harvey B. Gantt Center, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Billy Graham Library, Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte Museum of History, Carowinds amusement park, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I-77 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Charlotte, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (I 77; US 21 / I-77 South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charlotte, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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