Origin
Davidson, NC
Late night in Davidson on Saturday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Trip from Davidson, NC to High Point, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davidson, NC
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Trip Overview
Davidson, NC to High Point, NC is 65.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via US 29 and I-85, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip focusing on efficient travel between these two cities. Plan for a drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and practical option for a single-day journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a good portion of the drive on US 29, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.8 miles. Expect a dynamic feel as you transition between the open highway of I-85 and the arterial roads like NC 152. It's designed for getting you to your destination efficiently, rather than offering a leisurely cruise.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.6 miles in near I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.6 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
40.6 mi into trip
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~57m in
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I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70 toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Win...
6
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 29; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
8
48.1 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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US 29; US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
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 Business North, US 29 North, US 70...
7
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Davidson, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
40.6 mi in
|
~57m
|
via I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| I 85 | 18.6 mi | 20m |
| NC 152 | 7 mi | 10m |
| Deal Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| I 285 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Presbyterian Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Linwood Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Rocky River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 19.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidson, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
439 ft
·
34 sec
3
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
4
Turn right onto NC 115
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on NC 115
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mecklenburg Highway
6
Turn right onto Presbyterian Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Presbyterian Road
7
Turn left onto Shearers Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Shearers Road
8
Turn right onto Rocky River Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rocky River Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto NC 3
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Coddle Creek Highway
10
Turn right onto Williford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Williford Road
11
Turn right onto Linwood Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Linwood Road
12
Continue on Deal Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Deal Road
13
Turn slight right onto NC 152
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NC 152
14
Turn sharp left onto US 29; NC 152
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 29; NC 152
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; NC 152
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 29; NC 152
16
Enter roundabout onto NC 152
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
NC 152
17
Continue on NC 152
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
NC 152
18
Enter roundabout onto NC 152
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
NC 152
19
Continue on NC 152
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
NC 152
20
Enter roundabout
164 ft
·
2 sec
21
Continue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
22
Merge onto I 85; US 601
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 85; US 601
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 70
Toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
26
Continue on US 29; US 64; US 70
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 64; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Davidson, NC · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Davidson, 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
$10.27 one way
$20.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.23 | $22.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in High Point on Saturday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 17 at 11:32AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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
39 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 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Davidson, NC to High Point, NC covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 29, I 85, NC 152. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Davidson, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.6 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Davidson, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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