How far is Carthage, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Carthage, NC to High Point, NC is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and High Point.
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Start on Courthouse Square
40 m · 4 sec · Courthouse Square
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Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · McReynolds Street
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Turn right onto Plank Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Old Plank Road
1840 ft · 47 sec · Old Plank Road
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp right
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
15.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East
2380 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road
51 m · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road
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Continue on East Green Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
698 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carthage and High Point.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Old Plank Road
Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carthage and Sunny near High Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to High Point?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Seagrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Carthage and 30.9 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carthage and Sunny near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Seagrove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seagrove.
High Point
Lexington
Southern Pines
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and High Point. Straight-line distance: 53.53 mi (86.15 km).
#1 Carthage
City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,595 |
| Coordinates | 35.3459900, -79.4169700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 High Point
The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
| Population | 113,565 |
| Coordinates | 35.9556900, -80.0053200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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