How far is High Point, NC from Knightdale, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Knightdale, NC is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 02m.
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.
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Knightdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Knightdale.
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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 right to continue on I 885 South, US 70 East: Raleigh
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Miami Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on Glenwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540: Wake Forest, RDU Airport
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 540 East: Wake Forest
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
18.9 mi · 20 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Business East: Knightdale
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Knightdale Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Knightdale Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Smithfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Smithfield Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
135 m · 20 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Knightdale.
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 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Clear leaving High Point and Sunny near Knightdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Knightdale?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from High Point and 50.5 miles from Knightdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around High Point and Sunny near Knightdale.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Carrboro Town Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.
Durham
Burlington
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Knightdale. Straight-line distance: 86.15 mi (138.65 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 Knightdale
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,122 |
| Coordinates | 35.7876500, -78.4805600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knightdale (-78.48056, 35.78765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
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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