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

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Sharpsburg, NC is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
148.59 mi
02h 57m
Flight
121.93 mi
196.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.93 mi
Kilometers
196.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.59 mi
Kilometers
239.14 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharpsburg
Tue, Apr 14, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-14T19:31
Arrive Sharpsburg
Tue, Apr 14, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Morrisville
NC

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

From High Point
74.2 mi
01h 28m
To Sharpsburg
74.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 264 Alternate East: Wilson

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 97: Airport

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Carter Road

    2792 ft · 56 sec · Carter Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Stagecoach Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Stagecoach Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Mill Branch Road

    99 m · 14 sec · Mill Branch Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto East Main Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29
42.7 mi · 29%
I 87 North
34.2 mi · 23%
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 20%
South Main Street
10.5 mi · 7%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 7%
US 264 Alternate East
5.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 29

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
01h 28m from High Point
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Sharpsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from High Point and 74.4 miles from Sharpsburg.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrisville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morrisville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 4.8 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 6.1 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.

RAIL

Cary

6 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

11 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

17 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

21 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Sharpsburg. Straight-line distance: 121.93 mi (196.23 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
Sharpsburg

#2 Sharpsburg

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,018
Coordinates35.8671000, -77.8291500
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Sharpsburg (-77.82915, 35.8671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $20.76
Round trip
$41.51
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.76 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.78 $25.04 $50.07
Diesel $5.62 $29.47 $58.94

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Sharpsburg. The current time is 19:31:48.

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.