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

The driving distance from Pittsboro, NC to High Point, NC is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
57.6 mi
00h 59m
Flight
49.16 mi
79.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.16 mi
Kilometers
79.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.6 mi
Kilometers
92.7 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsboro
2026-04-15T18:17
Arrive High Point
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsboro
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
Staley
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Pittsboro
28.8 mi
00h 29m
To High Point
28.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    153 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West Street

    14.3 mi · 21 min · West Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 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 Pittsboro 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 44%
West Street
14.7 mi · 26%
US 29 South
7.13 mi · 12%
Greensboro Urban Loop
4.78 mi · 8%
I 85 South
3.21 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

25.5 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staley
00h 29m from Pittsboro
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro to High Point?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Pittsboro and 28.8 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Staley

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

45 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

62 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsboro and High Point. Straight-line distance: 49.16 mi (79.11 km).

Pittsboro

#1 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates35.7201500, -79.1772400
Altitude124
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: US 15 (-79.17733, 35.720031)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.04
Round trip
$16.08
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.04 $16.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.99 $17.98
Premium $4.78 $9.70 $19.40
Diesel $5.62 $11.42 $22.83

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsboro and High Point. The current time is 18:17:17.

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.