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

The driving distance from Troy, NC to High Point, NC is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
48.65 mi
00h 53m
Flight
41.73 mi
67.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.73 mi
Kilometers
67.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.65 mi
Kilometers
78.3 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Mon, May 18, 6:00 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Mon, May 18, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-18T17:06
Arrive High Point
Mon, May 18, 6:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Asheboro
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Troy
24.3 mi
00h 26m
To High Point
24.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    24 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Liberty Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Smitherman Street

    36 m · 11 sec · Smitherman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    18.8 mi · 27 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dawson Miller Road

    682 ft · 13 sec · Dawson Miller Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    127 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1123 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East

    2380 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Green Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
18.8 mi · 39%
I 74 West
15.4 mi · 32%
Dawson Miller Road
11.7 mi · 24%
East Green Drive
1.7 mi · 3%
Green Drive East
0.45 mi · 1%
North Liberty Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

18.8 mi · 00h 27m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asheboro
00h 26m from Troy
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Troy 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 Troy to High Point?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Troy and 24.4 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Asheboro

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

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

RAIL

High Point

33 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and High Point. Straight-line distance: 41.73 mi (67.16 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in North Carolina, United States

Population3,293
Coordinates35.3584700, -79.8944900
Altitude201
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: West Main Street (-79.894485, 35.358631)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.63
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.81 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.78 $8.22 $16.44
Diesel $5.62 $9.67 $19.35

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and High Point. The current time is 17:06:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.