How far is High Point, NC from Southmont, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Southmont, NC is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Southmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Southmont.
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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
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Mount Calvary Road
1827 ft · 50 sec · Mount Calvary Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Baptist Childrens Home Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Baptist Childrens Home Road
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Continue on Lake Road
108 m · 11 sec · Lake Road
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Take the ramp right
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richard Childress Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Richard Childress Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 8: Lexington, Southmont
1535 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Cotton Grove Road
8 mi · 14 min · Cotton Grove Road
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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 Southmont.
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.
Richard Childress Freeway
Merge slight left onto Richard Childress Freeway
9.99 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving High Point and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Southmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Southmont?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from High Point and 15.5 miles from Southmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Southmont.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasville
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 Thomasville.
High Point
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Southmont. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.76 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 Southmont
Southmont is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6679200, -80.2670000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southmont (-80.267, 35.66792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.27 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
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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