STRATEGIC LOCATION
Discover Surry County’s Advantageous Location
Why do businesses choose Surry County as their home? Because it offers the perfect balance of strategic connectivity, a talented workforce, and a high quality of life. With direct access to interstates, rail, airports, and ports, companies can easily reach regional, national, and global markets. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Surry combines natural beauty and a welcoming community with the resources needed for growth. From thriving small businesses to global enterprises, Surry County provides the infrastructure, opportunities, and lifestyle that help businesses succeed.
Transportation & Access
Highways & Roads
Surry is traversed by several major routes that facilitate intrastate and interstate access. These corridors make it efficient for businesses to move goods or for people to commute to nearby metros.
Interstates & Highways
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I-74, I-77, I-40, I-81
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U.S. 52, U.S. 601
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NC 18, NC 89, NC 103, NC 104, NC 268
Average Drive Times to Key Cities
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About 30 minutes to Winston-Salem
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About 1 hour to Greensboro
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About 1.5 hours to Charlotte
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About 2 hours to Raleigh
Trucking
Trucking is a backbone industry in Surry County — and one of our most unique strategic advantages. With dozens of trucking companies headquartered here and hundreds of trucks based locally, Surry has an incredibly strong logistics presence for a rural county.
From long-haul refrigerated fleets and specialized carriers to LTL, dump, produce, and mail transport, local firms provide the capacity businesses need to move goods quickly and reliably. This concentration of trucking assets, paired with direct access to I-77, I-74, U.S. 52, and U.S. 601, makes Surry County a natural hub for regional and national distribution.
Airports
Surry County is served by regional general aviation facilities, and it lies within a reasonable distance of major international airports.
Regional Airports
Major International Airports
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Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), – about 45 minutes away
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) – about 1.5 hours away
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – about 2 hours away
Rail
Surry County benefits from access to short-line rail and freight‐rail connections that tie into larger national networks, enabling businesses to ship and receive goods efficiently.
Rail in Surry
Seaports
Surry County benefits from efficient connections to North Carolina’s two deep-water seaports. Both are accessible via Interstate 40, enabling smooth freight movement from northwestern North Carolina to the coast and beyond.
Surry County in the Carolina Core
Surry County sits at the northwestern gateway of the Carolina Core, a 120-mile corridor of innovation and opportunity stretching through central North Carolina. With access to interstates, rail, international airports, and a vibrant talent pool people, Surry connects seamlessly to regional assets like megasites, research parks, and universities while offering the benefits of a welcoming community and mountain-foothill lifestyle.
