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

The driving distance from Morrisville, NC to High Point, NC is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
83.66 mi
01h 22m
Flight
66.67 mi
107.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.67 mi
Kilometers
107.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.66 mi
Kilometers
134.63 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Fri, Apr 17, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-17T01:43
Arrive High Point
Fri, Apr 17, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
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
Haw River
NC

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

From Morrisville
40.8 mi
00h 41m
To High Point
42.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Morrisville-Carpenter Road

    30 m · 9 sec · Morrisville-Carpenter Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Chapel Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward East NC 540: Raleigh

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    1.4 km · 55 sec · Northern Wake Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Durham

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
63.3 mi · 76%
US 29 South
7.13 mi · 9%
I 85 Business South
5.35 mi · 6%
Chapel Hill Road
2.77 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.9 mi · 2%
Northern Wake Expressway
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

55.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
00h 41m from Morrisville
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to High Point?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Morrisville and 42.8 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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 Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 5.5 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 3.3 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 5.7 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 Haw River.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and High Point. Straight-line distance: 66.67 mi (107.29 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population30,495
Coordinates35.8234800, -78.8255600
Altitude92
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: (-78.82541, 35.823479)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

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 Morrisville and High Point. The current time is 01:43:23.

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.