Origin
Benson, NC
Afternoon in Benson on Sunday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benson, NC to High Point, NC
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
106.2 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: C k
Trip Overview
The drive from Benson, NC to High Point, NC covers 106.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lambert Drive, North Ellis Drive, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.00 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Benson, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 106.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lambert Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Benson, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benson, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lambert Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Ellis Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leslie Campbell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Lambert Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on North Wall Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Wall Street
2
Turn right onto West Lambert Drive
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lambert Drive
3
Turn right onto North Ellis Drive
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Ellis Drive
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
157 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue straight
8.9 mi
·
13 min
8
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
10
Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
12
Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Leslie Campbell Avenue
13
Merge slight left onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
14
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto South 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 10th Street
16
Turn right onto West Front Street
17 mi
·
24 min
·
West Front Street
17
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Sanford Bypass
19
Continue on Boone Trail Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Boone Trail Road
20
Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43 mi
·
52 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
23
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
25
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 29 South
26
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Main Street, Downtown
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 53.1 miles from Benson, NC, or about 55m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 55m 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 31m
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 Benson, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Benson, NC
This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benson, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from Benson, NC · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Benson, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around High Point, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.00 one way
$33.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.98 | $39.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Destination
High Point, NC
Afternoon in High Point on Sunday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Apex, NC
53 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 51m 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 Benson, NC to High Point, NC covers 106.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lambert Drive, North Ellis Drive, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Benson, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.00 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.
The drive from Benson, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benson, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Benson, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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