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

The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
71.5 mi
01h 17m
Flight
60.55 mi
97.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.55 mi
Kilometers
97.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.5 mi
Kilometers
115.07 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive High Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
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
Seagrove
NC

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

From Pinehurst
35.4 mi
00h 38m
To High Point
36.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Pinehurst and High Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chinquapin Road

    614 ft · 17 sec · Chinquapin Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Barrett Road East

    2273 ft · 1 min · Barrett Road East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    2417 ft · 1 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    16.9 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

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

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East

    2380 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Green Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
35.2 mi · 49%
NC 211 Highway
16.9 mi · 24%
I 74 West
15.4 mi · 21%
East Green Drive
1.7 mi · 2%
Beulah Hill Road North
0.46 mi · 1%
Green Drive East
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seagrove
00h 38m from Pinehurst
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst to High Point?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Seagrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Pinehurst and 36.1 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seagrove

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

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

RAIL

High Point

51 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

53 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Southern Pines

53 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

58 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and High Point. Straight-line distance: 60.55 mi (97.44 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

Population15,752
Coordinates35.1954300, -79.4694800
Altitude160
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: Chinquapin Road (-79.469418, 35.19522)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.78 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.62 $14.17 $28.34

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 Pinehurst and High Point. The current time is 22:46:26.

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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.