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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
1282 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Russell Avenue
2111 ft · 55 sec · East Russell Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
713 ft · 19 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto East Green Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Green Drive
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Take the ramp right
2714 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue
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Continue on Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue
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Turn left onto Raleigh Street
142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1716 ft · 41 sec · Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 17 min · East Hamlet Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on US 74 Business: Laurinburg
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Candor.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Lexington
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Laurinburg. Straight-line distance: 87.18 mi (140.3 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 Laurinburg
City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,896 |
| Coordinates | 34.7740500, -79.4628200 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurinburg (-79.46282, 34.77405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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