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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Brevard, NC is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.22 mi
03h 52m
Flight
161.23 mi
259.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.23 mi
Kilometers
259.48 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.22 mi
Kilometers
301.3 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brevard
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-18T05:19
Arrive Brevard
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Icard
NC

Township in Burke County, North Carolina

From High Point
93.5 mi
01h 56m
To Brevard
93.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    142.2 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 Alternate: Asheville

    1399 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sweeten Creek Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Sweeten Creek Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Airport Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Airport Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Airport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Boylston Highway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Boylston Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Asheville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2220 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    51 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Brevard.

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
145 mi · 77%
South Main Street
13.5 mi · 7%
Boylston Highway
10.4 mi · 6%
Asheville Highway
8.42 mi · 4%
Sweeten Creek Road
6.97 mi · 4%
Airport Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Icard
01h 56m from High Point
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near Brevard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from High Point and 93.7 miles from Brevard.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.18 one way or $52.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Icard

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

58 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

80 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

81 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

92 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Brevard. Straight-line distance: 161.23 mi (259.48 km).

High Point

#1 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Brevard

#2 Brevard

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population7,899
Coordinates35.2334500, -82.7342900
Altitude678
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Brevard (-82.73429, 35.23345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $26.18
Round trip
$52.36
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.18 $52.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.28 $58.55
Premium $4.78 $31.58 $63.17
Diesel $5.62 $37.17 $74.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Brevard. The current time is 05:19:13.

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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.