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Infrastructure & Connectivity

Cherokee County’s strategic position on I-85 between Charlotte and Greenville-Spartanburg delivers multimodal connectivity that few Southeast locations can match.
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US Population — 1 Day Drive
  • Strategic Location

Key Distances from Cherokee County

Every major market, port, and airport within reach
— all via I-85.

Charlotte, NC

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Port of Charleston

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By Land
Interstate & Highway Access

Midway Between Two Major Metro Markets

Interstate & Highway Access

Midway Between Two Major Metro Markets

Cherokee County sits directly on Interstate 85, one of the most critical north- south trade corridors on the East Coast equal distance between Charlotte, NC and the Greenville-Spartanburg metro.
Prime Corridor
All major U.S. highway and state routes through Cherokee County have available industrial sites, parks, or buildings ready for occupancy.
  • I-85: Primary north-south trade artery through the county
  • SC Highway 11 connects to I-26 — 40 minutes northwest
  • SC Highway 5: New four-lane connector to I-77 & Rock Hill, SC
  • Within 30 minutes of Greenville- Spartanburg via I-85
  • US 29 parallels I-85 providing additional north-south access
  • SC 18 connects to Shelby, NC and US 74 — 30 minutes north
  • Within a 45-minute drive of Charlotte via I-85
  • Within a single day's drive to 65% of the U.S. population

Norfolk Southern Railway

Direct Rail Access on a Premier National Network

Cherokee County provides direct access to Norfolk Southern’s main line — one of the most extensive freight rail networks in the eastern United States, connecting to every major container port.Cherokee County sits directly on Interstate 85, one of the most critical north- south trade corridors on the East Coast equal distance between Charlotte, NC and the Greenville-Spartanburg metro.
Intermodal Leader
Norfolk Southern is North America’s largest rail carrier of metals and automotive products — an unmatched advantage for Cherokee County’s industrial base.
  • Multiple industrial sites located directly on the NS main line
  • Serves every major container port in the eastern U.S.
  • Most extensive intermodal network in the East
  • Direct connection to Port of Charleston — 3 hours from Cherokee County
  • NS operates ~21,000 route miles in 22 states + DC
  • Superior connections to western rail carriers
  • North America's largest rail carrier of metals & automotive products
By Rail
Norfolk Southern Railway

Direct Rail Access on a Premier National Network

By Air
International Airport Access

Two International Airports Within 45 Minutes

International Airport Access

Two International Airports Within 45 Minutes

Site selectors and executives benefit from dual-airport access: Charlotte Douglas to the north and Greenville-Spartanburg International to the south — both within a short drive via I-85.
Dual Airport Advantage
Very few Southeast counties can claim two international airports within 45 minutes — Cherokee County’s dual access is a genuine competitive differentiator.
  • Charlotte Douglas International — 45 min north via I-85
  • ~623 daily departures to 127 destinations including international routes
  • Often described as 'one plane change from any major city in the world'
  • GSP serves 1.2M+ flyers with nearly 100 daily flights
  • 10th busiest airport in the U.S. — 29M+ passengers/year
  • Full air-cargo service: 170,000+ tons of freight & mail annually
  • Greenville-Spartanburg International (GSP) — 45 min south
  • Airlines: American, Delta, United, Allegiant & more

Port of Charleston & Inland Port Greer

Global Trade Access Within 45 Mins

Cherokee County’s proximity to both the Port of Charleston and Inland Port Greer provides manufacturers and distributors with efficient, cost-effective access to global import/export markets.
Inland Port Advantage
Inland Port Greer extends Charleston’s reach directly into the Upstate — dramatically reducing freight costs and transit times for Cherokee County shippers.
  • Port of Charleston — 3 hours from Cherokee County
  • Industry-leading productivity — congestion-free terminals
  • Greer facility: access to 95M+ consumers within a one-day drive
  • Greer positioned on I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Atlanta
  • SC State Ports Authority operates marine terminals in Charleston & Georgetown
  • Inland Port Greer extends Port of Charleston reach 212 miles inland
  • Norfolk Southern rail connects Inland Port Greer on the main line
  • Inland Port open 24/7 for container receipt & delivery
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By Sea
Port of Charleston & Inland Port Greer

Global Trade Access Within 3 Hours

Site Selection

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Why Cherokee County

  • Shovel-ready industrial sites along I-85
  • Multi-modal access: road, rail, air & sea
  • Competitive utility rates & reliable infrastructure
  • Incentive packages tailored to your project
  • Expert site selection assistance at no cost