How far is Fairmont, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Fairmont, NC to High Point, NC is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 02h 15m.
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 Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and High Point.
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Start on Main Street
108 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Byrd Street
971 ft · 44 sec · Byrd Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
6.8 mi · 10 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp left
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham
1626 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2369 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Fairmont and High Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 73 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
57.8 mi · 01h 05m
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 Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near High Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to High Point?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Ellerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Fairmont and 67 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Ellerbe
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 Ellerbe.
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Fayetteville
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and High Point. Straight-line distance: 112.65 mi (181.29 km).
#1 Fairmont
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,580 |
| Coordinates | 34.4968300, -79.1142000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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