How far is High Point, NC from Mineral Springs, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Mineral Springs, NC is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.13 mi
02h 09m
Flight
71.15 mi
114.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.15 mi
Kilometers
114.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.13 mi
Kilometers
140.22 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:09 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Mon, Apr 20, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-20T02:00
Arrive Mineral Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
New London
NC

Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

From High Point
43.6 mi
01h 04m
To Mineral Springs
43.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Mineral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Market Center Drive

    2746 ft · 1 min · West Market Center Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Surrett Drive

    1760 ft · 52 sec · Surrett Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    659 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    107 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto National Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · National Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Turner Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Turner Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Liberty Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Liberty Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    546 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    21.2 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1016 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    26.3 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Polkton Road

    2978 ft · 1 min · Polkton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Ansonville-Polkton Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Ansonville-Polkton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Ansonville Road

    1983 ft · 48 sec · Ansonville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    2934 ft · 1 min · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Williams Street

    1653 ft · 37 sec · Williams Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    108 m · 21 sec · New York Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Allen Street

    146 m · 26 sec · Allen Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Clinton Avenue

    148 m · 14 sec · South Clinton Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Lower White Store Road

    1658 ft · 46 sec · Lower White Store Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Mineral Springs Church Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Mineral Springs Church Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mineral Springs Church Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Drive
10.7 mi · 12%
Ansonville-Polkton Road
8.04 mi · 9%
Surrett Drive
4.07 mi · 5%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
3.57 mi · 4%
Mineral Springs Church Road
3.25 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

26.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
01h 04m from High Point
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to Mineral Springs?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from High Point and 43.5 miles from Mineral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

33 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

37 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

42 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

59 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 71.15 mi (114.5 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
Mineral Springs

#2 Mineral Springs

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

Population3,171
Coordinates34.9440400, -80.2411700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Mineral Springs (-80.24117, 34.94404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $12.16
Round trip
$24.32
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.16 $24.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.60 $27.19
Premium $4.78 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $5.62 $17.27 $34.53

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Mineral Springs. The current time is 02:00:23.

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.