High Point, NC Road Trips
With 60 routes heading out and 60 heading in, High Point, NC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 116 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from High Point, NC spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.
Trip Routes
120
Longest Drive
292.9 mi
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Quickest Drive
24m
Kernersville, NC
Plan Around High Point, NC
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Trips from High Point, NC
High Point, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC
High Point, NC to Wanchese, NC
High Point, NC to Edenton, NC
High Point, NC to Southport, NC
High Point, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
High Point, NC to Bayshore, NC
High Point, NC to Windsor, NC
High Point, NC to Pumpkin Center, NC
High Point, NC to Navassa, NC
High Point, NC to Sunset Beach, NC
High Point, NC to Half Moon, NC
High Point, NC to Burgaw, NC
High Point, NC to West Canton, NC
High Point, NC to Mars Hill, NC
High Point, NC to Scotland Neck, NC
High Point, NC to Beulaville, NC
High Point, NC to Laurel Park, NC
High Point, NC to Balfour, NC
Driving from High Point, NC
The typical drive from High Point, NC covers about 116 miles and takes around 2h 22m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 293 miles (5h 53m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from High Point, NC are Kill Devil Hills, NC (292.9 mi, 5h 53m), Wanchese, NC (282.9 mi, 5h 38m), Edenton, NC (228.9 mi, 4h 27m), Southport, NC (219.3 mi, 4h 26m), and Boiling Spring Lakes, NC (214.8 mi, 4h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 116-mile trip from High Point, NC, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 60 mapped routes leaving High Point, NC and 60 routes heading into High Point, NC, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 293 miles.
The longest mapped route from High Point, NC covers 293 miles and takes approximately 5h 53m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.
The average route from High Point, NC runs about 116 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 116-mile trip from High Point, NC costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from High Point, NC include Kill Devil Hills, NC, Wanchese, NC, Edenton, NC and Southport, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
High Point, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
115,263
Median Income
$61,228
Median Home Value
$212,400
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to High Point, NC
High Point is part of the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina, along with Greensboro and Winston-Salem. High Point is often referred to as the furniture capital of the world due not only to the large number of furniture manufactures in the area, but also because of the International Home Furnishings Markets held each spring and fall. Over 8 million square feet of showroom space is used to draw over 70,000 people from all over the world to each market. This nearly doubles the population of High Point resulting in an economic boom to the entire Triad Area as hotel and motel rooms sell out and many residents rent out rooms, floors, or even their entire home for all or part of the 7 to 10 days during the market period.
1 High Point Museum & Historical Park, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., ☏ +1 336-885-1859. Explore the history of High Point. Changing exhibits provide a look at lifestyles through the years. Tour the Blacksmith Shop, 1801 Hoggatt and 1786 Haley Houses located in the Historical Park. The Museum is open to the public Wednesday – Saturday 10am-4:30pm. The Historic Park is only open on Saturday 10am-4pm. (updated Jan 2018) Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library, 1009 N. Main St, ☏ +1 336-883-4011. M-F 9AM-noon, 1-5PM. World's largest collection of books on history of furniture. Free. World's Largest Chest of Drawers, 508 N Hamilton St. Homage to the town's furniture-centered history. Free.
1 Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Rd, ☏ +1 336-883-8531. M-F 9AM - 5PM. 376 acres of hiking trails adjacent to High Point Lake, nature preserve, North Carolina Mapscape, small animal exhibits, also Greenway Trail access. (updated Jan 2018) High Point Market, ☏ +1 336-869-1000. April and October; dates vary from year to year. Largest international furniture trade show in the world, operating for over 100 years. Provides airport shuttles, travel assistance, and other help with planning for attendees. (updated Apr 2017)
1 Rainbow Family Restaurant, 1715 Westchester Drive, ☏ +1 336-889-3133. M–Sa 11AM–8:30PM, Su 11AM–3PM. (updated Dec 2016) 2 BBQ Joe's Country Cooking, 2822 South Main Street, ☏ +1 336-434-4355. M–Sa 6AM–9PM. (updated Dec 2016)
1 J.H. Adams Inn, 1108 North Main Street, ☏ +1 336-882-3267. Very nice southern style hotel, each room is different with custom traditional furniture. Free breakfast and a free glass of wine in the evenings! (updated Dec 2016) 2 Wingate by Wyndham High Point, 3901 Sedgebrook Street, ☏ +1 336-812-8787. Just a few minutes from the Piedmont Triad International Airport. Suites complete with fireplaces, stocked mini bars and microwaves. (updated Dec 2016)
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO IATA) has around 75 daily flights to most major hubs on the east coast. 12 miles to downtown. Taxis, rental cars, and Lyft/Uber are available at the airport. PART provides bus service from the airport to High Point—take Shuttle 27 to the transportation center for $2.50, and you can transfer for free to Route 3 to High Point. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU IATA) in the Research Triangle and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT IATA) in Charlotte are also relatively close. When the High Point Market is happening, they provide shuttles from all three airports. From the south: travel north on I-85. Near Lexington, take Business 85 North. When Business 85 North and Highway 52 split, remain on Business 85. Exit at Highway 311 North (Main Street). From the west: take east I-40 past Winston-Salem to Highway 311 South (Exit 196). From the north: travel south on I-85. At Greensboro, when I-85 South and I-40 West split, take I-85 South. then, take Business 85. Exit at Highway 311 BR north (Main Street). From the east: take I-40 west to Greensboro. When I-85 South and I-40 West split at Greensboro, take I-85 South. Then take Business 85. Exit at Highway 311 BR north (Main Street). 1 High Point station, 100 West High Avenue. Three Amtrak services stop in High Point, the Carolinian, Piedmont and Crescent. High Point is served by Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART), with buses from Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and other cities and towns in the area.
High Point Transit provides local bus service. During High Point Market, there are various free shuttles: two downtown shuttles to transport you between the various Market buildings and events, as well as others to get you to and from hotels, park-and-rides, and other locations in and around High Point.
Travel tips adapted from High Point on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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