How far is Polkton, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Polkton, NC to High Point, NC is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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 01h 38m.
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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 Polkton and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polkton and High Point.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Ashe Street
545 ft · 25 sec · Ashe Street
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Turn right onto Freemont Street
964 ft · 40 sec · Freemont Street
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Keep slight right to continue on High Street
2850 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Ansonville Road
1983 ft · 48 sec · Ansonville Road
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Continue on Ansonville-Polkton Road
8 mi · 11 min · Ansonville-Polkton Road
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Continue on Polkton Road
2978 ft · 1 min · Polkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
18 mi · 24 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
10.4 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
789 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto NC 109
21.4 mi · 30 min · NC 109
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Turn right onto Liberty Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Liberty Drive
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Continue on Turner Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Turner Street
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Turn right onto National Highway
3043 ft · 1 min · National Highway
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Turn slight right
129 m · 12 sec
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Take the ramp straight
711 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale
1250 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 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 Polkton and High Point.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NC 109
Turn left onto NC 109
21.4 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Polkton 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 Polkton to High Point?
The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Polkton and 44.1 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Polkton and Mostly Clear near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polkton and High Point. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.89 km).
#1 Polkton
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.0076500, -80.2008900 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.70 | $33.41 |
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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