How far is Rural Hall, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Rural Hall, NC to High Point, NC is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.63 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.41 mi
40.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.41 mi
Kilometers
40.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.29 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Mon, Apr 20, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Rural Hall
Mon, Apr 20, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rural Hall
2026-04-20T00:21
Arrive High Point
Mon, Apr 20, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rural Hall
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Winston-Salem
NC

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

From Rural Hall
15.3 mi
00h 19m
To High Point
15.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rural Hall and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Bethania Rural Hall Road

    33 m · 6 sec · Bethania Rural Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on University Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · University Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Hanes Mill Road

    1351 ft · 31 sec · West Hanes Mill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2130 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1635 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rural Hall and High Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
10.5 mi · 34%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
9.85 mi · 32%
North Main Street
3.63 mi · 12%
I 40 East
2.47 mi · 8%
University Parkway
2.34 mi · 8%
Broad Street
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John Gold Memorial Expressway

Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

9.85 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston-Salem
00h 19m from Rural Hall
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rural Hall 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 Rural Hall to High Point?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Rural Hall and 15.3 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rural Hall and Mostly Sunny near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

1 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

2 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

31 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rural Hall and High Point. Straight-line distance: 25.41 mi (40.89 km).

Rural Hall

#1 Rural Hall

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,299
Coordinates36.2404200, -80.2933800
Altitude308
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: Bethania Rural Hall Road (-80.293231, 36.240313)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.78 $5.16 $10.32
Diesel $5.62 $6.07 $12.15

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Rural Hall and High Point. The current time is 00:21:33.

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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.