How far is Cordova, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Cordova, NC to High Point, NC is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.56 mi
01h 22m
Flight
72.78 mi
117.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.78 mi
Kilometers
117.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.56 mi
Kilometers
134.47 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Cordova
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordova
2026-04-23T07:11
Arrive High Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordova
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Star
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Cordova
42.2 mi
00h 41m
To High Point
41.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and High Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Ledbetter Street

    1586 ft · 38 sec · Ledbetter Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Street

    1005 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Zion Church Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Zion Church Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Galestown Road

    2167 ft · 49 sec · Galestown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 West: Monroe, Asheboro

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto G R Kindley Freeway

    1 km · 41 sec · G R Kindley Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockingham Bypass

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Rockingham Bypass

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East

    2380 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Green Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordova and High Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockingham Bypass
63.9 mi · 76%
I 74 West
15.4 mi · 18%
East Green Drive
1.7 mi · 2%
Zion Church Road
0.89 mi · 1%
G R Kindley Freeway
0.65 mi · 1%
Green Drive East
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rockingham Bypass

Keep slight left to continue on Rockingham Bypass

63.9 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star
00h 41m from Cordova
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cordova 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 Cordova to High Point?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Cordova and 41.4 miles from High Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cordova and Sunny near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Star

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Star, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Star.

RAIL

Southern Pines

44 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

58 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

63 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

65 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and High Point. Straight-line distance: 72.78 mi (117.13 km).

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#1 Cordova

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

Population1,775
Coordinates34.9129300, -79.8220000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
High Point

#2 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Ledbetter Street (-79.822073, 34.912893)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordova and High Point. The current time is 07:11:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.