How far is High Point, NC from Southern Pines, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Southern Pines, NC is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
76.57 mi
01h 39m
Flight
64.06 mi
103.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.06 mi
Kilometers
103.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.57 mi
Kilometers
123.22 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Thu, Apr 16, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-16T14:38
Arrive Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Seagrove
NC

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

From High Point
38.3 mi
00h 49m
To Southern Pines
38.3 mi
00h 49m

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 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Southern Pines.

  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

    19 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen

    104 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Morganton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morganton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Morganton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morganton Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Bennett Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Bennett Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

    130 m · 18 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Green Drive
52.2 mi · 68%
US 15
2.05 mi · 3%
West Morganton Road
1.13 mi · 1%
South Bennett Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Morganton Road
0.66 mi · 1%
East Russell Avenue
0.4 mi · 1%
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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seagrove
00h 49m from High Point
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Southern Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to Southern Pines?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Seagrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from High Point and 38.3 miles from Southern Pines.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seagrove

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

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

RAIL

High Point

51 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

53 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Southern Pines

53 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

58 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 64.06 mi (103.1 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
Southern Pines

#2 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.96 $23.92
Premium $4.78 $12.90 $25.80
Diesel $5.62 $15.18 $30.37

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 Southern Pines. The current time is 14:38:39.

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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.