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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Raeford, NC is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
94.29 mi
02h 05m
Flight
80.42 mi
129.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.42 mi
Kilometers
129.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.29 mi
Kilometers
151.75 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raeford
Wed, May 13, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Wed, May 13, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-05-12T23:44
Arrive Raeford
Wed, May 13, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Biscoe
NC

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

From High Point
47.2 mi
01h 02m
To Raeford
47.1 mi
01h 02m

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
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.1 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.1 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    1343 ft · 30 sec · Poindexter Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1215 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Edinborough Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Green Drive
52.2 mi · 55%
Beulah Hill Road North
6.82 mi · 7%
East Russell Avenue
0.4 mi
South Sandhills Boulevard
0.28 mi
Poindexter Street
0.25 mi
South Main Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

East Green Drive

Merge slight left

50.1 mi · 00h 56m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biscoe
01h 02m from High Point
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from High Point and 47.1 miles from Raeford.

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

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:18 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 Raeford.

Stop Ideas Near Biscoe

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

41 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

67 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

70 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Raeford. Straight-line distance: 80.42 mi (129.42 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
Raeford

#2 Raeford

City in North Carolina

Population4,956
Coordinates34.9810000, -79.2242000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Raeford (-79.2242, 34.981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.6 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.38
6.66 gal · 25.2 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Raeford. The current time is 23:44:58.

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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.