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

The driving distance from Pembroke, NC to High Point, NC is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.01 mi
02h 02m
Flight
99.26 mi
159.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.26 mi
Kilometers
159.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.01 mi
Kilometers
199.57 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-16T00:25
Arrive High Point
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
Norman
NC

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

From Pembroke
61.9 mi
01h 01m
To High Point
62.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vance Street

    37 m · 13 sec · Vance Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    545 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Deep Branch Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Deep Branch Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Recreation Center Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Recreation Center Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 74 West

    2822 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · American Indian Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East

    2380 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Green Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
57.8 mi · 47%
Andrew Jackson Highway
23.1 mi · 19%
I 74 West
15.9 mi · 13%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 8%
American Indian Highway
3.21 mi · 3%
West 3rd Street
2.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

57.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
99.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norman
01h 01m from Pembroke
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pembroke and Mostly Sunny near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Norman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Pembroke and 62.1 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norman

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

30 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

32 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

77 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Lexington

87 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and High Point. Straight-line distance: 99.26 mi (159.75 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,942
Coordinates34.6801600, -79.1950400
Altitude52
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: Vance Street (-79.194893, 34.68006)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.56 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
8.74 gal · 33.12 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.35 $38.71
Premium $4.78 $20.88 $41.76
Diesel $5.62 $24.58 $49.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and High Point. The current time is 00:25:56.

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.