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

The driving distance from Jefferson, NC to High Point, NC is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
102.36 mi
01h 54m
Flight
87.94 mi
141.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.94 mi
Kilometers
141.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.36 mi
Kilometers
164.74 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sun, Apr 12, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Sun, Apr 12, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-12T00:45
Arrive High Point
Sun, Apr 12, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Arlington
NC

Town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Jefferson
51.1 mi
00h 57m
To High Point
51.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto J W Luke Road

    984 ft · 15 sec · J W Luke Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Trading Post Road

    66 m · 4 sec · Trading Post Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    18.8 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Watson Brame Expressway

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Watson Brame Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2130 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1635 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Watson Brame Expressway
52.3 mi · 51%
I 74 East
10.5 mi · 10%
I 40 East
8.24 mi · 8%
East Main Street
4.86 mi · 5%
North Main Street
3.63 mi · 4%
J W Luke Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Watson Brame Expressway

Turn left onto Watson Brame Expressway

52.3 mi · 01h 02m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 57m from Jefferson
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jefferson and Sunny near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Jefferson and 51.3 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

55 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

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

Lexington

69 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

70 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and High Point. Straight-line distance: 87.94 mi (141.52 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population1,534
Coordinates36.4204000, -81.4734400
Altitude890
CountryUnited States
High Point

#2 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.473458, 36.420594)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.78 $17.25 $34.50
Diesel $5.62 $20.30 $40.61

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and High Point. The current time is 00:45:16.

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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.