How far is Norwood, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Norwood, NC to High Point, NC is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and High Point.
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Start on Vance Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · Vance Street
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Turn right onto Freeway Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Freeway Drive
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit right
1488 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 29 North
10.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 29 North
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Continue on North O'Henry Boulevard
12 mi · 16 min · North O'Henry Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown
1356 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 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 Norwood 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.
North O'Henry Boulevard
Continue on North O'Henry Boulevard
12 mi · 00h 16m
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 Norwood 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 Norwood to High Point?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Norwood and 21.4 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Norwood and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and High Point. Straight-line distance: 31.91 mi (51.36 km).
#1 Norwood
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 36.3526400, -79.7128100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
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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