How far is High Point, NC from Polkton, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Polkton, NC is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 01h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Polkton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Polkton.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Market Center Drive
2746 ft · 1 min · West Market Center Drive
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Turn left onto Surrett Drive
1760 ft · 52 sec · Surrett Drive
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Take the ramp right
659 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
107 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto National Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · National Highway
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Turn left onto Turner Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Turner Street
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Continue on Liberty Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Liberty Drive
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Turn left
546 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight
21.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the ramp right
1016 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
26.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto Polkton Road
2978 ft · 1 min · Polkton Road
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Continue on Ansonville-Polkton Road
8 mi · 11 min · Ansonville-Polkton Road
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Continue on Ansonville Road
1983 ft · 48 sec · Ansonville Road
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Continue on High Street
1634 ft · 46 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto College Street
1008 ft · 47 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Ashe Street
918 ft · 42 sec · Ashe Street
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Turn right
43 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Polkton.
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.
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.
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 Clear leaving High Point and Sunny near Polkton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Polkton?
The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from High Point and 39.8 miles from Polkton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around High Point and Sunny near Polkton.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Polkton. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.89 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 Polkton
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.0076500, -80.2008900 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polkton (-80.20089, 35.00765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
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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