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Trip from Aberdeen, NC to High Point, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

76.6 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Aberdeen, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Aberdeen, NC to High Point, NC covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 73, NC 211 Highway, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.9 miles on I 73. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.3 miles from Aberdeen, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 76.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 73 and NC 211 Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.9 miles on I 73.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 73 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 73 and NC 211 Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles (I 73; I 74; US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
23.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the ramp toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
5
24.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 73; I 74; US 220

Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 80 Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
4
74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward Green Drive East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Green Drive East
4
74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | Triangle Lake Road

Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Aberdeen, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.

Winston-Salem

58.9 mi in | ~1h 16m | via I 74

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 73 34.9 mi 39m
NC 211 Highway 16.9 mi 25m
I 74 15.4 mi 17m
West South Street 6.8 mi 11m
East Green Drive 1.7 mi 3m
South Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Triangle Lake Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 73 — 34.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, NC and High Point, NC.

1

Start on NC 5

6.8 mi · 11 min · West South Street
2

Turn left onto NC 211

17 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
4

Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220

35 mi · 39 min · I 73; I 74; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

15 mi · 17 min · I 74
Exit 80 Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem Use the slight right lane.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Green Drive East
7

Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

168 ft · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road
8

Continue on East Green Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Main Street
10

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.3 miles from Aberdeen, NC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.3 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Aberdeen, NC

This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Aberdeen, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 73 for about 34.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.3 mi from Aberdeen, NC · 53m into the drive

Downtown Biscoe, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Biscoe, NC

38 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Seven Lakes, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Aberdeen, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in High Point, NC

The final approach into High Point, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.5

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 54.7

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 54.7

Asheboro, North Carolina

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 5.5

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.5

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 71.1

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 76.6

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.13 one way

$24.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $13.27 $26.54
premium $4.70 $14.36 $28.72
diesel $5.61 $17.13 $34.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lowes Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Southern Pines, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Archdale, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

City of Asheboro Library

Asheboro, NC

EV Connect

2 DCFC

REVUP1 MCDONALDS ASHBO

Asheboro, NC

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

KIA 1 KIAFAST

High Point, NC

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NEW HYUNDAI HYUNDAI FRONT

High Point, NC

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NEW HYUNDAI HYUNDAI SIDE

High Point, NC

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.04 $3.68
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.70 $3.06
EV Truck/SUV 30.6 0 $10.72 $4.90

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Aberdeen, NC

Evening in Aberdeen on Thursday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Evening in High Point on Thursday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aberdeen, NC to High Point, NC covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 73, NC 211 Highway, I 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Aberdeen, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles (I 73; I 74; US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Aberdeen, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.

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