High Point, NC Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 0 heading in, High Point, NC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 111-mile quick runs to 228-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from High Point, NC head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
227.8 mi
Kure Beach, NC
Quickest Drive
2h 13m
Maxton, NC
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Driving from High Point, NC
The typical drive from High Point, NC covers about 190 miles and takes around 3h 45m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 228 miles (4h 30m), while the shortest is just 111 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from High Point, NC are Kure Beach, NC (227.8 mi, 4h 30m), Northchase, NC (207 mi, 4h 1m), Castle Hayne, NC (203.1 mi, 3h 54m), Navassa, NC (202 mi, 4h 6m), and Maxton, NC (110.5 mi, 2h 13m). 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 190-mile trip from High Point, NC, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving High Point, NC and 0 routes heading into High Point, NC, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 111 to 228 miles.
The longest mapped route from High Point, NC covers 228 miles and takes approximately 4h 30m. Shorter options start at just 111 miles.
The average route from High Point, NC runs about 190 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 190-mile trip from High Point, NC costs roughly $30 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 Kure Beach, NC, Northchase, NC, Castle Hayne, NC and Navassa, 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.
Notable People from High Point, NC
A sampling of people born in High Point, NC.
Fantasia Barrino
1984
American singer
Heather Richardson-Bergsma
1989
American speed skater
Alma Adams
1946
American politician in North Carolina (born 1946)
Codi Miller-McIntyre
1994
American-Bulgarian basketball player
Luke Appling
1907–1991
American baseball player and coach (1907-1991)
Ben Witherington III
1951
American religion academic
Mike IX Williams
1968
American vocalist
Jenn Lyon
1985
actress
Adrian Wilson
1979
American football player and executive (born 1979)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in High Point, NC.
Highland Cotton Mills Village Historic District
historic district in High Point, North Carolina
Pickett Cotton Mills
historic industrial property at 1200 Redding Drive in southwestern High Point, North Carolina
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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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