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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Lumberton, NC is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
135.65 mi
02h 42m
Flight
108.1 mi
173.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.1 mi
Kilometers
173.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.65 mi
Kilometers
218.3 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumberton
Wed, May 13, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Wed, May 13, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Lumberton
Wed, May 13, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Ellerbe
NC

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

From High Point
67.9 mi
01h 21m
To Lumberton
67.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    18.9 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, US 301 North: Lumberton, Fayetteville

    3084 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 301 North: Lumberton, Fayetteville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Carthage Road

    1332 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Carthage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Water Street

    1090 ft · 23 sec · North Water Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Water Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1092 ft · 21 sec · North Water Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Green Drive
74 mi · 55%
American Indian Highway
18.9 mi · 14%
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 9%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 8%
I 95 North
5.97 mi · 4%
US 220 South
4.77 mi · 4%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellerbe
01h 21m from High Point
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near Lumberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Ellerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from High Point and 67.8 miles from Lumberton.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellerbe

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

36 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

80 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

81 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Lumberton. Straight-line distance: 108.1 mi (173.97 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
Lumberton

#2 Lumberton

County seat in North Carolina

Population20,239
Coordinates34.6183400, -79.0104500
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Lumberton (-79.01045, 34.61834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.12 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.95
9.58 gal · 36.24 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.97 $37.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.21 $42.43
Premium $4.78 $22.89 $45.77
Diesel $5.62 $26.94 $53.88

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Lumberton. The current time is 21:42:38.

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.