How far is Plymouth, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Plymouth, NC to High Point, NC is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and High Point.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
621 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
3104 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Highway 64 West
2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 West
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Continue on US Highway 64 West
17.7 mi · 24 min · US Highway 64 West
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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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 Plymouth 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.
US Highway 64 West
Continue straight
56.5 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to High Point?
The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Plymouth and 110.6 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.98 one way or $59.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Wendell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Clayton Utilities
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wendell.
Raleigh Union Station
Selma–Smithfield
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and High Point. Straight-line distance: 182.35 mi (293.46 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,332 |
| Coordinates | 35.8668300, -76.7485600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.17 | $72.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.57 | $85.15 |
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 19, 2026
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