How far is High Point, NC from Albemarle, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Albemarle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Albemarle.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Market Center Drive
2746 ft · 1 min · West Market Center Drive
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Turn left onto Surrett Drive
1760 ft · 52 sec · Surrett Drive
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Take the ramp right
659 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
107 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto National Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · National Highway
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Turn left onto Turner Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Liberty Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Liberty Drive
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Turn left
546 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight
21.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the ramp right
1016 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
42 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Albemarle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
21.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Albemarle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Albemarle?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from High Point and 25 miles from Albemarle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Albemarle.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 43.25 mi (69.6 km).
#1 High Point
The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
| Population | 113,565 |
| Coordinates | 35.9556900, -80.0053200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albemarle
City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 16,003 |
| Coordinates | 35.3501400, -80.2000600 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albemarle (-80.20006, 35.35014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.95 | $19.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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