How far is High Point, NC from Balfour, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Balfour, NC is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Balfour.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Balfour.
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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
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
72.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
3242 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Hendersonville
1135 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
2372 ft · 54 sec · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Turn right onto Thompson Street
719 ft · 21 sec · Thompson Street
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Turn left onto Signal Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Signal Hill Road
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Continue on Berkeley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Berkeley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Balfour Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Balfour.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 Business South
Continue straight
72.7 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near Balfour.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Balfour?
The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McAdenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from High Point and 88.1 miles from Balfour.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Mostly Sunny near Balfour.
Stop Ideas Near McAdenville
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 McAdenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Balfour. Straight-line distance: 144.74 mi (232.94 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 Balfour
Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 35.3465100, -82.4720600 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| Country | United States |
End: Balfour (-82.47206, 35.34651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.50 | $55.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.93 | $69.85 |
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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