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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Pembroke, NC is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
121.38 mi
02h 28m
Flight
99.26 mi
159.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.26 mi
Kilometers
159.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.38 mi
Kilometers
195.34 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Norman
NC

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

From High Point
60.7 mi
01h 14m
To Pembroke
60.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · American Indian Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Alternate East

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    692 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vance Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Vance Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vance Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Green Drive
74 mi · 61%
Andrew Jackson Highway
15.6 mi · 13%
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 11%
US 220 South
4.77 mi · 4%
American Indian Highway
3.52 mi · 3%
Hamlet Avenue
3.5 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
99.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norman
01h 14m from High Point
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Norman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from High Point and 60.6 miles from Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norman

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

30 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Fayetteville

77 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Lexington

87 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 99.26 mi (159.75 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
Pembroke

#2 Pembroke

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,942
Coordinates34.6801600, -79.1950400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Pembroke (-79.19504, 34.68016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $16.95
Round trip
$33.91
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.95 $33.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.96 $37.91
Premium $4.78 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $5.62 $24.07 $48.14

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Pembroke. The current time is 01:57:16.

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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.