Buies Creek, NC to High Point, NC is 95.4 miles and takes about 2 hours 2 minutes via Isaac Brooks Highway and West Front Street, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a drive with numerous turns, largely on local roads, rather than a high-speed highway cruise. It’s a manageable distance for a single day, making it a straightforward option for a quick hop between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Buies Creek, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 95.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll navigate a good number of intersections and changes in direction. With only an 11% highway share, most of your journey will be on roads that require more attention. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 43.4 miles on Isaac Brooks Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before rejoining more complex local road segments. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Isaac Brooks Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Leslie Campbell Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 95.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Leslie Campbell Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.1 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.3 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Leslie Campbell Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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78.1 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 197
Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durha...
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78.3 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem,...
7
86.3 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 29 South
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93.5 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South Main Street, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Buies Creek, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Durham and Charlotte.
Durham
78.1 mi in|~1h 41m|via US 421
Charlotte
78.1 mi in|~1h 41m|via US 421
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi
52m
West Front Street
17.3 mi
24m
Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi
11m
US 29
7.1 mi
7m
Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi
5m
East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.3 mi
4m
I 85
2.4 mi
2m
South Main Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Isaac Brooks Highway
— 43.4 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buies Creek, NC and High Point, NC.
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Start on this road
115 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right
98 ft·9 sec
3
Turn right onto Kivett Road
389 ft·14 sec·Kivett Road
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi·56 sec·Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
90 ft·4 sec·Leslie Campbell Avenue
6
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·Leslie Campbell Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
191 ft·6 sec·Leslie Campbell Avenue
8
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi·50 sec·Leslie Campbell Avenue
9
Merge onto US 421; NC 27
3.3 mi·4 min·East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
10
Turn left onto US 401; US 421; NC 27; NC 210
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
11
Turn right onto US 421 TRK
0.5 mi·1 min·South 10th Street
12
Turn right onto US 421
17 mi·24 min·West Front Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp onto US 421
0.4 mi·52 sec·US 421
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto US 421; NC 87 BYP
10 mi·11 min·Sanford Bypass
15
Continue on US 421
0.4 mi·28 sec·Boone Trail Road
16
Continue on US 421
43 mi·52 min·Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 421
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 421
Exit 197Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, CharlotteUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
0.8 mi·1 min·US 421
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, CharlotteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 85; US 421
4.8 mi·5 min·Greensboro Urban Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.4 mi·2 min·I 85
Toward I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
7.1 mi·7 min·US 29
Toward US 29 SouthUse the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward South Main Street, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 2 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to factor in the $15 fuel cost, and with no mandatory stops suggested, you can decide when and where to refuel or take a break. Since the drive involves frequent turns, staying alert and perhaps using GPS navigation is advisable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach High Point, as the longest stretch on Isaac Brooks Highway is over 43 miles, and you don't want to risk running low.
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 47.7 miles from Buies Creek, NC, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 41m
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 Buies Creek, 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 Buies Creek, NC
This is one driving day of about 95.4 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Buies Creek, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Isaac Brooks Highway for about 43.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.7 mi from Buies Creek, NC
· 1h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.92 one way
$29.84 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.31
$32.62
premium
$4.70
$17.66
$35.31
diesel
$5.61
$21.06
$42.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.6
0
$10.02
$4.58
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.35
$3.82
EV Truck/SUV
38.2
0
$13.36
$6.11
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Buies Creek, NC
Afternoon
in Buies Creek on Friday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
High Point, NC
Afternoon
in High Point on Friday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sanford, NC
48 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
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
2h 2m 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 Buies Creek, NC to High Point, NC covers 95.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Isaac Brooks Highway, West Front Street, Sanford Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.7 miles from Buies Creek, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.92 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 95.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Leslie Campbell Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.1 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.3 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Buies Creek, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Durham and Charlotte.
