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

The driving distance from Gaston, NC to High Point, NC is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
164.17 mi
02h 43m
Flight
136.83 mi
220.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.83 mi
Kilometers
220.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.17 mi
Kilometers
264.2 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Gaston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaston
2026-04-19T00:47
Arrive High Point
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gaston
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
Butner
NC

Town of the United States

From Gaston
78 mi
01h 21m
To High Point
86.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Roanoke Rapids Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Rapids Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gaston Road

    1782 ft · 43 sec · Gaston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Roanoke Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Roanoke Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    2524 ft · 51 sec · West 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bolling Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Bolling Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Zoo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Zoo Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    24 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    44.1 mi · 49 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Flemingtown Road
96.4 mi · 59%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
30.3 mi · 18%
US 29 South
7.13 mi · 4%
I 85 Business South
5.35 mi · 3%
Bolling Road
1.95 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Flemingtown Road

Keep slight right

44.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butner
01h 21m from Gaston
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gaston and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gaston to High Point?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Butner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Gaston and 86.2 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gaston and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Butner

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Butner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 11.2 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Durham One Call

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 2.5/5 35 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Creedmoor Police Department

Creedmoor , NC
Creedmoor City Hall, 111 Masonic St, Creedmoor, NC 27522
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Police department,Fire station,Police
Spanglish
Food stop 11.2 mi away

Spanglish

Durham , NC
104 City Hall Plaza Suite 101, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.4/5 188 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

20 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

38 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

38 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

41 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and High Point. Straight-line distance: 136.83 mi (220.2 km).

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#1 Gaston

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,022
Coordinates36.5004300, -77.6449800
Altitude55
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: (-77.645007, 36.50041)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.93 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.64 $51.29
Premium $4.78 $27.66 $55.33
Diesel $5.62 $32.56 $65.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaston and High Point. The current time is 00:47:52.

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.