How far is Sherrills Ford, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Sherrills Ford, NC to High Point, NC is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.49 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.67 mi
96.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.67 mi
Kilometers
96.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.49 mi
Kilometers
119.88 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Sherrills Ford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherrills Ford
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive High Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherrills Ford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Salisbury
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Sherrills Ford
35.9 mi
00h 45m
To High Point
38.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sherrills Ford and High Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherrills Ford and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Sherrills Ford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sherrills Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East NC 150 Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East NC 150 Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Plaza Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Plaza Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Oak Ridge Farm Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Oak Ridge Farm Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Oakridge Farm Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakridge Farm Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Mooresville Road

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Mooresville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jake Alexander Boulevard West

    2 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard West

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1434 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale

    1250 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherrills Ford and High Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mooresville Road
15.6 mi · 21%
I 85 Business North
15.5 mi · 21%
Jake Alexander Boulevard West
14.2 mi · 19%
East NC 150 Highway
7.24 mi · 10%
I 285 North
4.08 mi · 5%
US 29 North
3.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Mooresville Road

Continue on Mooresville Road

15.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
00h 45m from Sherrills Ford
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sherrills Ford 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 Sherrills Ford to High Point?

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Sherrills Ford and 38.6 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sherrills Ford and Mostly Clear near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

2 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

23 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

26 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

51 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherrills Ford and High Point. Straight-line distance: 59.67 mi (96.03 km).

Sherrills Ford

#1 Sherrills Ford

Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina

Population1,007
Coordinates35.6204100, -80.9864700
Altitude273
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: Sherrills Ford Road (-80.986501, 35.620399)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.83
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.42 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.65 $23.30
Premium $4.78 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.62 $14.79 $29.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherrills Ford and High Point. The current time is 23:40:49.

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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.