How far is Haw River, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Haw River, NC to High Point, NC is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
44.33 mi
00h 46m
Flight
37.03 mi
59.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.35 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Fri, Apr 17, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Haw River
Fri, Apr 17, 6:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haw River
2026-04-17T17:16
Arrive High Point
Fri, Apr 17, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haw River
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
McLeansville
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Haw River
20.1 mi
00h 23m
To High Point
24.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haw River and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2113 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Graham Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Graham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Graham Road

    2733 ft · 55 sec · Graham Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Harden Street

    6 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Harden Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    1321 ft · 31 sec · Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haw River 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Hunt Freeway
21 mi · 47%
US 29 South
7.13 mi · 16%
I 85 Business South
5.35 mi · 12%
East Harden Street
1.96 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.9 mi · 4%
East Elm Street
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sam Hunt Freeway

Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

13.4 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLeansville
00h 23m from Haw River
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haw River 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 Haw River to High Point?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Haw River and 24.2 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLeansville

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

16 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Burlington

20 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haw River and High Point. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.6 km).

Haw River

#1 Haw River

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

Population2,532
Coordinates36.0915300, -79.3641900
Altitude173
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: (-79.364243, 36.09148)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.36
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.18 $12.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.78 $7.45 $14.91
Diesel $5.62 $8.77 $17.55

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Haw River and High Point. The current time is 17:16:49.

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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.