How far is Mount Airy, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Airy, NC to High Point, NC is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Airy and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and High Point.
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Start on West Pine Street
21 m · 5 sec · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway
23.3 mi · 26 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on John Gold Memorial Expressway
12.6 mi · 16 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
2130 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
1635 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · North 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 Mount Airy 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.
South Andy Griffith Parkway
Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway
23.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy to High Point?
The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Bethania is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Mount Airy and 27.8 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Airy and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Bethania
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 Bethania.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and High Point. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.05 km).
#1 Mount Airy
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,175 |
| Coordinates | 36.4993000, -80.6072900 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
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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