How far is Southmont, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Southmont, NC to High Point, NC is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southmont and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southmont and High Point.
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Start on the route
7.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1922 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Timberlake Freeway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Bob Timberlake Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Road
895 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1248 ft · 36 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on Baptist Childrens Home Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Baptist Childrens Home Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn right onto Piney Wood Road
1011 ft · 33 sec · Piney Wood Road
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 7 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 Southmont and High Point.
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.
Bob Timberlake Freeway
Merge slight left onto Bob Timberlake Freeway
10.2 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Southmont and Sunny near High Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southmont to High Point?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Southmont and 15 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Southmont and Sunny near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasville
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 Thomasville.
High Point
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southmont and High Point. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.76 km).
#1 Southmont
Southmont is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6679200, -80.2670000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 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 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.27 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
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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