How far is High Point, NC from Sherrills Ford, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Sherrills Ford, NC is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Sherrills Ford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Sherrills Ford.
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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
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell
1773 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
593 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto East Church Street
12 mi · 18 min · East Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakridge Farm Highway
1449 ft · 28 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway
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Continue on Oak Ridge Farm Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway
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Continue on East Plaza Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Plaza Drive
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Continue on River Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · River Highway
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Turn right onto Sherrills Ford Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Sherrills Ford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherrills Ford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Sherrills Ford.
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.
I 85 Business South
Continue straight
14.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Sherrills Ford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Sherrills Ford?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from High Point and 36.2 miles from Sherrills Ford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Sherrills Ford.
Stop Ideas Near Salisbury
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 Salisbury.
Salisbury
Kannapolis
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Sherrills Ford. Straight-line distance: 59.67 mi (96.03 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 Sherrills Ford
Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,007 |
| Coordinates | 35.6204100, -80.9864700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherrills Ford (-80.98647, 35.62041)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
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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