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

The driving distance from Mebane, NC to High Point, NC is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
47.96 mi
00h 49m
Flight
42.38 mi
68.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.38 mi
Kilometers
68.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.96 mi
Kilometers
77.19 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Mebane
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mebane
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive High Point
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mebane
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
Sedalia
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Mebane
23.4 mi
00h 24m
To High Point
24.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    38 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mebane Oaks Road

    2060 ft · 54 sec · Mebane Oaks Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mebane Oaks Road
31 mi · 65%
US 29 South
7.13 mi · 15%
I 85 Business South
5.35 mi · 11%
South Main Street
1.9 mi · 4%
South 5th Street
1.37 mi · 3%
East Center Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Mebane Oaks Road

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
00h 24m from Mebane
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Mebane and Mostly Clear near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Mebane and 24.6 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mebane and Mostly Clear near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sedalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.

RAIL

Burlington

17 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

19 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

54 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mebane and High Point. Straight-line distance: 42.38 mi (68.21 km).

Mebane

#1 Mebane

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,732
Coordinates36.0959700, -79.2669600
Altitude206
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 Center Street (-79.266939, 36.096018)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.69
Round trip
$13.39
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.69 $13.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.78 $8.07 $16.15
Diesel $5.62 $9.50 $19.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mebane and High Point. The current time is 22:31:57.

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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.