How far is Swepsonville, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Swepsonville, NC to High Point, NC is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.71 mi
00h 45m
Flight
36.28 mi
58.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.28 mi
Kilometers
58.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.71 mi
Kilometers
68.73 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Swepsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swepsonville
2026-04-18T02:07
Arrive High Point
Sat, Apr 18, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swepsonville
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
McLeansville
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Swepsonville
20.7 mi
00h 22m
To High Point
22 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swepsonville and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Ball Park Road

    27 m · 6 sec · Ball Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Swepsonville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Swepsonville Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Hunt Freeway
23.1 mi · 54%
US 29 South
7.13 mi · 17%
I 85 Business South
5.35 mi · 13%
South Main Street
3.57 mi · 8%
Swepsonville Road
1.64 mi · 4%
Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sam Hunt Freeway

Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLeansville
00h 22m from Swepsonville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Swepsonville 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 Swepsonville to High Point?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Swepsonville and 22 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLeansville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLeansville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Harper Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Harper Hall

Elon , NC
696 Phoenix Dr, Elon, NC 27244
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLeansville.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

16 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Burlington

20 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swepsonville and High Point. Straight-line distance: 36.28 mi (58.39 km).

Swepsonville

#1 Swepsonville

Town of the United States

Population1,386
Coordinates36.0212500, -79.3614100
Altitude159
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: Ball Park Road (-79.361371, 36.021223)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.96
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.98 $11.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.69 $13.38
Premium $4.78 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.62 $8.49 $16.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Swepsonville and High Point. The current time is 02:07:18.

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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.