How far is High Point, NC from Davidson, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Davidson, NC is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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 Rowan 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 Davidson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Davidson.
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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
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell
1773 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
593 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto East Church Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · East Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Deal Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Deal Road
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Continue on Linwood Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road
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Turn left onto Williford Road
2555 ft · 1 min · Williford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coddle Creek Highway
2096 ft · 42 sec · Coddle Creek Highway
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Turn right onto Rocky River Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rocky River Road
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Turn sharp left onto Shearers Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shearers Road
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Turn right onto Presbyterian Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Presbyterian Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mecklenburg Highway
2198 ft · 38 sec · Mecklenburg Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
768 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
2292 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left
77 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Davidson.
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.
I 85 Business South
Continue straight
14.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Davidson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Davidson?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
East Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from High Point and 32.6 miles from Davidson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Davidson.
Stop Ideas Near East Spencer
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 East Spencer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Davidson. Straight-line distance: 56.29 mi (90.59 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 Davidson
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,203 |
| Coordinates | 35.5023300, -80.8391200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Davidson (-80.83912, 35.50233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
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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