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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Laurinburg, NC is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.7 mi
02h 04m
Flight
87.18 mi
140.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.18 mi
Kilometers
140.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.7 mi
Kilometers
163.67 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-17T21:57
Arrive Laurinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Point
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Candor
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From High Point
50.9 mi
01h 02m
To Laurinburg
50.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1282 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Russell Avenue

    2111 ft · 55 sec · East Russell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Street

    713 ft · 19 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Green Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Green Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2714 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Hamlet Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Raleigh Street

    142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1716 ft · 41 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue

    12.8 mi · 17 min · East Hamlet Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 74 Business: Laurinburg

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Green Drive
74 mi · 73%
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 13%
US 220 South
4.77 mi · 5%
Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi · 3%
US 74 Business
2.88 mi · 3%
West Broad Avenue
2.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Green Drive

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candor
01h 02m from High Point
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Laurinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Candor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from High Point and 50.8 miles from Laurinburg.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candor

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

74 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

77 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Laurinburg. Straight-line distance: 87.18 mi (140.3 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
Laurinburg

#2 Laurinburg

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Laurinburg (-79.46282, 34.77405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.44
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.22 $28.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.90 $31.80
Premium $4.78 $17.15 $34.31
Diesel $5.62 $20.19 $40.38

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 Laurinburg. The current time is 21:57:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.