Origin
Burnsville, NC
Morning in Burnsville on Friday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Burnsville, NC to High Point, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
75.3 mi
121 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burnsville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This straightforward 75.3-mile drive from Burnsville, NC to High Point, NC is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes. The route is primarily focused on highway driving, with 68% of the journey on higher-speed roads, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B within the Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this is an economical option for a short road trip. There are no planned stops, suggesting a direct journey, but you'll want to be mindful of fuel and rest needs before setting out.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Burnsville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 75.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 75.3-mile route, with 68% of your time spent on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches like the 21.4-mile segment on NC 109, offering a consistent pace. The drive will likely feel efficient, with Millingport Road and NC 742 providing the transitions between these more direct sections. While not a winding scenic byway, this route prioritizes getting you to your destination promptly, with a clear progression through the North Carolina landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 109 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 109 and Millingport Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near Running Creek Church Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (Running Creek Church Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 65.1 miles (Liberty Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Running Creek Church Road
Turn sharp right onto Running Creek Church Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
Liberty Drive
Turn right onto Liberty Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
US 29
Merge onto US 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Archdale
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, Archdale
6
73.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 109 | 21.4 mi | 30m |
| Millingport Road | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| NC 742 | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| NC 49 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| US 29 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Running Creek Church Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Drive | 2.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
NC 109
— 21.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on NC 742
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NC 742
2
Continue on NC 205
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 205
3
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 24; NC 27
4
Turn sharp right onto Running Creek Church Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Running Creek Church Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Millingport Road
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Millingport Road
6
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto NC 49
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 49
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
9
Turn left onto NC 109
21 mi
·
30 min
·
NC 109
10
Turn right onto Liberty Drive
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Liberty Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Turner Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Street
12
Turn right onto National Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
National Highway
13
Turn slight right
424 ft
·
11 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
15
Merge onto US 29
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 1 hour and 49-minute duration, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous day trip from Burnsville to High Point. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. Since the route is mostly highway and covers just 75.3 miles, you can easily complete it without needing to split the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on NC 109, and consider a brief stop for gas and a stretch before you begin if needed to ensure a comfortable trip with a $12 fuel estimate.
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 37.7 miles from Burnsville, NC, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.4 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 54m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Burnsville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burnsville, NC
This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Burnsville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 109 for about 21.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Burnsville, NC · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Burnsville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.78 one way
$23.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.94 | $27.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
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: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in High Point on Friday
Local time
8:29 AM
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m 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 Burnsville, NC to High Point, NC covers 75.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 109, Millingport Road, NC 742. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Burnsville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.78 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 49m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (Running Creek Church Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 65.1 miles (Liberty Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Burnsville, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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