How far is High Point, NC from White Plains, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to White Plains, NC is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
56.21 mi
01h 13m
Flight
48.71 mi
78.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.71 mi
Kilometers
78.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.21 mi
Kilometers
90.46 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Fri, Apr 17, 4:43 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Fri, Apr 17, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive White Plains
Fri, Apr 17, 4:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Rural Hall
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

From High Point
28.1 mi
00h 36m
To White Plains
28.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and White Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Mount Airy

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    33.2 mi · 39 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Wytheville

    4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Drive

    1144 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Park Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Drive

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Siloam Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Siloam Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 601

    9 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 601

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 601

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Gold Memorial Expressway
33.2 mi · 59%
South Main Street
13.5 mi · 24%
I 74 West
4.02 mi · 7%
I 40 West
2.96 mi · 5%
Siloam Road
1.1 mi · 2%
Park Drive
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Gold Memorial Expressway

Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

33.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Hall
00h 36m from High Point
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near White Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to White Plains?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Rural Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from High Point and 28.1 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Rural Hall

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

17 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

18 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

41 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

46 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 48.71 mi (78.39 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
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#2 White Plains

Township in Surry County, North Carolina

Population1,074
Coordinates36.4456900, -80.6334000
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: White Plains (-80.6334, 36.44569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.51 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
3.96 gal · 15.02 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.77 $17.54
Premium $4.78 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.62 $11.14 $22.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and White Plains. The current time is 15:30:24.

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.