How far is Laurel Park, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Laurel Park, NC to High Point, NC is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Park and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Park and High Point.
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Start on Walnut Loop Road
574 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Loop Road
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Turn right onto Davis Mountain Road
732 ft · 20 sec · Davis Mountain Road
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Continue on Crystal Spring Drive
1141 ft · 51 sec · Crystal Spring Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Pine Drive
77 m · 13 sec · White Pine Drive
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Turn left onto Glasgow Lane
1419 ft · 1 min · Glasgow Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brevard Road
2067 ft · 52 sec · Brevard Road
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Continue on 6th Avenue West
1.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue West
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26, US 74, US 25
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
572 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale
1250 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel Park and High Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Laurel Park and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel Park to High Point?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Laurel Park and 89.5 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Laurel Park and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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 Lowell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Park and High Point. Straight-line distance: 146.59 mi (235.91 km).
#1 Laurel Park
City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,339 |
| Coordinates | 35.3137300, -82.4934500 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.95 | $49.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.10 | $60.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
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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