How far is Flat Rock, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Flat Rock, NC to High Point, NC is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.26 mi
02h 53m
Flight
144.78 mi
233 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.78 mi
Kilometers
233 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.26 mi
Kilometers
280.45 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sat, May 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Flat Rock
Sat, May 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat Rock
2026-05-23T02:31
Arrive High Point
Sat, May 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flat Rock
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
McAdenville
NC

Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Flat Rock
86.8 mi
01h 26m
To High Point
87.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on West Blue Ridge Road

    10 m · 6 sec · West Blue Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Highland Lake Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Highland Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Upward Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Upward Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3107 ft · 41 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  19. 19

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

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 34%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 10%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 10%
I 85 Business North
15.5 mi · 9%
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 9%
Andrew Jackson Highway
14.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

59.4 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAdenville
01h 26m from Flat Rock
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Flat Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flat Rock to High Point?

The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

McAdenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Flat Rock and 87.5 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Flat Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near McAdenville

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

8 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

23 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

49 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

72 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and High Point. Straight-line distance: 144.78 mi (233 km).

Flat Rock

#1 Flat Rock

Village in Henderson County, North Carolina

Population3,408
Coordinates35.2712300, -82.4415100
Altitude672
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: West Blue Ridge Road (-82.441499, 35.27119)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.28 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.3 gal · 46.56 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.24 $54.48
Premium $4.78 $29.38 $58.77
Diesel $5.62 $34.59 $69.18

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flat Rock and High Point. The current time is 02:31:25.

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.