How far is High Point, NC from Northlakes, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Northlakes, NC is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in north Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Northlakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Northlakes.
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Start on South Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
72.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321 North: Lenoir
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto River Bend Drive
1307 ft · 41 sec · River Bend Drive
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Turn left
2961 ft · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Riverbend Drive
13 m · 2 sec · Riverbend Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverbend Drive
1219 ft · 58 sec · Riverbend Drive
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Turn left onto Gunpowder View Circle
589 ft · 28 sec · Gunpowder View Circle
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Turn right onto Blackhawk Ridge Way
935 ft · 45 sec · Blackhawk Ridge Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Bend Drive
1248 ft · 55 sec · River Bend Drive
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Turn slight right onto White Fawn Circle
717 ft · 33 sec · White Fawn Circle
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Turn right onto Woodmere Point
153 m · 22 sec · Woodmere Point
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodmere Point
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Northlakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
72.2 mi · 01h 22m
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 Mostly Sunny near Northlakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Northlakes?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from High Point and 47.2 miles from Northlakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Mostly Sunny near Northlakes.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
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 Harmony.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Northlakes. Straight-line distance: 77.63 mi (124.93 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 Northlakes
Township in Caldwell County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 35.7818000, -81.3750900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northlakes (-81.37509, 35.7818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
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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