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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.46 mi
03h 01m
Flight
146.59 mi
235.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.59 mi
Kilometers
235.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.46 mi
Kilometers
287.21 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel Park
2026-04-19T06:17
Arrive High Point
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lowell
NC

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

From Laurel Park
89 mi
01h 30m
To High Point
89.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Loop Road

    574 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Davis Mountain Road

    732 ft · 20 sec · Davis Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Crystal Spring Drive

    1141 ft · 51 sec · Crystal Spring Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto White Pine Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · White Pine Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glasgow Lane

    1419 ft · 1 min · Glasgow Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brevard Road

    2067 ft · 52 sec · Brevard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue West

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26, US 74, US 25

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 33%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 10%
Andrew Jackson Highway
17.9 mi · 10%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 10%
I 85 Business North
15.5 mi · 9%
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 30m from Laurel Park
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gastonia

6 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

26 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

51 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

74 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

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).

Laurel Park

#1 Laurel Park

City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,339
Coordinates35.3137300, -82.4934500
Altitude722
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: Walnut Loop Road (-82.493382, 35.3137)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.84 L · about $24.95
Round trip
$49.91
12.6 gal · 47.68 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel Park and High Point. The current time is 06:17:00.

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.