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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.86 mi
01h 16m
Flight
56.29 mi
90.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.29 mi
Kilometers
90.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.86 mi
Kilometers
105.99 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Davidson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davidson
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive High Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davidson
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
East Spencer
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Davidson
32.8 mi
00h 38m
To High Point
33 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Davidson and High Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    134 m · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2255 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    768 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mecklenburg Highway

    2198 ft · 42 sec · Mecklenburg Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Presbyterian Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Presbyterian Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Shearers Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Shearers Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rocky River Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rocky River Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coddle Creek Highway

    2096 ft · 42 sec · Coddle Creek Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Williford Road

    2555 ft · 1 min · Williford Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Linwood Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Deal Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Deal Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    2349 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    585 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    23 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    702 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1692 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Deal Road
23.9 mi · 36%
I 85 Business North
15.5 mi · 24%
I 285 North
4.08 mi · 6%
US 29 North
3.47 mi · 5%
Presbyterian Road
2.44 mi · 4%
Linwood Road
2.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Spencer
00h 38m from Davidson
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Spencer, 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 East Spencer.

RAIL

Salisbury

2 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

23 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

26 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

High Point

49 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and High Point. Straight-line distance: 56.29 mi (90.59 km).

Davidson

#1 Davidson

Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Population13,203
Coordinates35.5023300, -80.8391200
Altitude256
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: (-80.83888, 35.502383)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.8 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.64 gal · 17.6 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Davidson and High Point. The current time is 07:37:03.

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.