How far is Pumpkin Center, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Pumpkin Center, NC to High Point, NC is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pumpkin Center and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pumpkin Center and High Point.
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Start on the route
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto New Bern Highway
632 ft · 10 sec · New Bern Highway
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Take the exit slight left
584 ft · 23 sec
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Turn sharp left onto New Bern Highway
1186 ft · 21 sec · New Bern Highway
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Turn right onto Drummer Kellum Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Drummer Kellum Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ramsey Road
5 mi · 8 min · Ramsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gum Branch Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road
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Continue on East Franck Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi · 30 min · Beulaville Highway
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
1960 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Cleveland School Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland School Road
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Turn right onto Benson Road
2708 ft · 57 sec · Benson Road
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Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi · 21 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
1902 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit right
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi · 3 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 Pumpkin Center 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.
South Kenansville Bypass
Take the exit right
59.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pumpkin Center 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 Pumpkin Center to High Point?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Pumpkin Center and 95.3 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pumpkin Center and Mostly Sunny near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pumpkin Center and High Point. Straight-line distance: 168.73 mi (271.54 km).
#1 Pumpkin Center
Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,222 |
| Coordinates | 34.7915500, -77.3724600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.78 | $61.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
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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