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

The driving distance from Grifton, NC to High Point, NC is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
188.19 mi
02h 54m
Flight
149.66 mi
240.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.66 mi
Kilometers
240.86 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.19 mi
Kilometers
302.86 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Grifton
Wed, May 13, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grifton
2026-05-12T20:31
Arrive High Point
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grifton
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
Rolesville
NC

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

From Grifton
90.8 mi
01h 27m
To High Point
97.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Gordon Street

    130 m · 24 sec · South Gordon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Queen Street

    1030 ft · 31 sec · West Queen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Highland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto W W Gaskins Road

    953 ft · 43 sec · W W Gaskins Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Greenville Southwest Bypass

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Greenville Southwest Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 587 West: Wilson

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 33%
South Miami Boulevard
59.3 mi · 31%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 8%
Greenville Southwest Bypass
11.1 mi · 6%
US 29 South
7.13 mi · 4%
I 85 Business South
5.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Miami Boulevard

Keep slight left

42.3 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolesville
01h 27m from Grifton
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grifton 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 Grifton to High Point?

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Rolesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Grifton and 97.4 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grifton and Mostly Sunny near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Rolesville

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 Rolesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 4.7 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

24 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

27 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

41 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grifton and High Point. Straight-line distance: 149.66 mi (240.86 km).

Grifton

#1 Grifton

Town

Population2,709
Coordinates35.3726600, -77.4374600
Altitude8
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: South Gordon Street (-77.43719, 35.372472)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.14 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
13.28 gal · 50.28 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.41 $58.82
Premium $4.78 $31.73 $63.45
Diesel $5.62 $37.34 $74.69

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grifton and High Point. The current time is 20:31:58.

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.