How far is Davidson, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Davidson, NC to High Point, NC is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
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.
City in Rowan 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 Davidson and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidson and High Point.
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Start on the route
32 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
134 m · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2255 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
768 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Mecklenburg Highway
2198 ft · 42 sec · Mecklenburg Highway
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Turn right onto Presbyterian Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Presbyterian Road
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Turn left onto Shearers Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shearers Road
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Turn right onto Rocky River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rocky River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coddle Creek Highway
2096 ft · 42 sec · Coddle Creek Highway
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Turn right onto Williford Road
2555 ft · 1 min · Williford Road
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Turn right onto Linwood Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road
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Continue on Deal Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Deal Road
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Turn slight right
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn sharp left
2349 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
1631 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
585 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
23 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
702 ft · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1692 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale
1250 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 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 Davidson and High Point.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 85 Business North
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
15.5 mi · 00h 18m
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 Davidson 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 Davidson to High Point?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
East Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Davidson and 33 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Davidson and Sunny near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near East Spencer
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 East Spencer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and High Point. Straight-line distance: 56.29 mi (90.59 km).
#1 Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,203 |
| Coordinates | 35.5023300, -80.8391200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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