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

The driving distance from Harrisburg, NC to High Point, NC is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
67.95 mi
01h 11m
Flight
56.99 mi
91.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.99 mi
Kilometers
91.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.95 mi
Kilometers
109.35 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-15T22:44
Arrive High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg
33.2 mi
00h 35m
To High Point
34.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plaza Drive

    858 ft · 39 sec · Plaza Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Plaza Drive

    124 m · 19 sec · Plaza Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morehead Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Morehead Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Concord Parkway South

    6 mi · 9 min · Concord Parkway South

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Parkway North

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Parkway North

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
29.1 mi · 43%
I 85 Business North
15.5 mi · 23%
Concord Parkway South
6.03 mi · 9%
I 285 North
4.08 mi · 6%
US 29 North
3.47 mi · 5%
Concord Parkway North
3.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Spencer
00h 35m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Clear near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 33.2 miles from Harrisburg and 34.7 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Clear 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 Harrisburg and High Point. Straight-line distance: 56.99 mi (91.71 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

Town in North Carolina

Population16,852
Coordinates35.3239500, -80.6578400
Altitude196
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: Plaza Drive (-80.657796, 35.323598)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.63 $21.26
Premium $4.78 $11.47 $22.93
Diesel $5.62 $13.50 $27.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and High Point. The current time is 22:44:33.

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.