How far is High Point, NC from Fruitland, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Fruitland, NC is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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 Catawba 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 Fruitland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Fruitland.
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Start on South Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
122.9 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Fort
1139 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Catawba Avenue
549 ft · 14 sec · Catawba Avenue
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Continue on Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Turn right onto Slick Rock Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Slick Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Slick Rock Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Slick Rock Road
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Turn left onto Grant Mountain Road
135 m · 7 sec · Grant Mountain Road
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Continue on Old Clear Creek Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Old Clear Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Clear Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Fruitland.
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 40 West
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 18m
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 Sunny near Fruitland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Fruitland?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from High Point and 83.2 miles from Fruitland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Fruitland.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
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 Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 139.47 mi (224.46 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 Fruitland
Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,031 |
| Coordinates | 35.3965100, -82.3931700 |
| Altitude | 675 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitland (-82.39317, 35.39651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.96 | $65.91 |
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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