How far is High Point, NC from Benson, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Benson, NC is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 02h 19m.
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.
City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Benson.
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Start on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
44.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Lillington
18 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
2010 ft · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
56 m · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
679 ft · 17 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
49 m · 4 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Wall Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Wall Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wall Street
17 m · 2 sec · North Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Benson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 421 South
Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
44.7 mi · 00h 55m
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 Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Benson?
The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from High Point and 53.3 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Goldston
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 Goldston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Benson. Straight-line distance: 90.86 mi (146.23 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 Benson
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.3821100, -78.5486200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-78.54862, 35.38211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.97 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.15 | $42.29 |
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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