How far is High Point, NC from Gaston, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Gaston, NC is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Gaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Gaston.
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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 right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
24.1 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto North Zoo Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Zoo Road
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Continue on Bolling Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bolling Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
2524 ft · 57 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Roanoke Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Roanoke Avenue
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Continue on Gaston Road
1782 ft · 43 sec · Gaston Road
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Continue on Roanoke Rapids Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roanoke Rapids Road
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
55 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn right
74 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
17 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight
32 m · 5 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 Gaston.
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 North
Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving High Point and Chance Rain Showers near Gaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Gaston?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Butner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from High Point and 78.2 miles from Gaston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around High Point and Chance Rain Showers near Gaston.
Stop Ideas Near Butner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Durham One Call
Creedmoor Police Department
Spanglish
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butner.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Gaston. Straight-line distance: 136.83 mi (220.2 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 Gaston
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,022 |
| Coordinates | 36.5004300, -77.6449800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaston (-77.64498, 36.50043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
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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