How far is Rose Hill, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Rose Hill, NC to High Point, NC is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rose Hill and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill and High Point.
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Start on North Sycamore Street
8.8 mi · 13 min · North Sycamore Street
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Take the ramp right
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
56.3 mi · 1 hr
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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 Rose Hill 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.
North Sycamore Street
Merge slight left
56.3 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill to High Point?
The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Rose Hill and 76.8 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.26 one way or $44.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rose Hill and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
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Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rose Hill and High Point. Straight-line distance: 136.14 mi (219.09 km).
#1 Rose Hill
Human settlement in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 34.8282200, -78.0230400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.61 | $63.21 |
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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