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Trip from Edenton, NC to High Point, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

223.4 mi

360 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 13m ★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m

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

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Edenton, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Edenton, NC to High Point, NC covers 223.4 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 13, I 85, Ocean Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.5 miles on US 13. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

111.7 miles from Edenton, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 223.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 223.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 13 and I 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.5 miles on US 13.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 13 and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 21 significant decision points across 223.4 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 121.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 209 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

7
121.9 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Rolesville Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
6
144.8 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward US 70 West: Durham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 70 West: Durham
8
209 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in | US 29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

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

Use the left lane. Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70...
7
214.4 mi into trip | ~4h 14m 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
7
221.5 mi into trip | ~4h 22m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 13 56.5 mi 1h 1m
I 85 42.3 mi 48m
Ocean Highway 35.2 mi 44m
US 64 Bypass 27.8 mi 29m
Northern Wake Expressway 15.4 mi 16m
US 29 12.5 mi 13m
South Miami Boulevard 9.3 mi 12m
I 40 7.7 mi 9m
Longest stretch: US 13 — 56.5 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Court Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Court Street
2

Turn left onto East Queen Street

429 ft · 22 sec · East Queen Street
3

Turn right onto US 17 Business

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Broad Street
4

Turn left onto West Albemarle Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
6

Merge onto US 17

35 mi · 44 min · Ocean Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 13; US 64

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 13; US 64
8

Continue on US 64 Bypass

28 mi · 29 min · US 64 Bypass
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
10

Keep slight right at fork

309 ft · 7 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
11

Turn right onto Rolesville Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
12

Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Marks Creek Road
13

Turn right onto Horton Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Horton Road
14

Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Buffaloe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 23 sec
16

Merge onto I 540

15 mi · 16 min · Northern Wake Expressway
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 70 West: Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto US 70

1.9 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 70

2.5 mi · 3 min · New Raleigh Highway
20

Continue on US 70

9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

42 mi · 48 min · I 85; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29

5.4 mi · 5 min · US 29
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte Use the left lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29

7.1 mi · 7 min · US 29
Toward US 29 South Use the slight right lane.
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward South Main Street, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
27

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.7 miles from Edenton, NC, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.5 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 49 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.7 miles or 2h 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 38m

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 Edenton, 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 Edenton, NC

This is one driving day of about 223.4 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Edenton, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 13 for about 56.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.7 mi from Edenton, NC · 2h 10m into the drive

city in and state capital of North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Raleigh, NC

112 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

Greenville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklinton, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.7 miles from Edenton, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 143.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+19197831883

Visit website

The Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 127.7

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19192951411

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 159.6

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19842191215

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 191.5

Burlington, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13365840201

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 175.5

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 191.5

Burlington, North Carolina

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 191.5

Burlington, North Carolina

+13365841115

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 79.8

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 175.5

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Universal Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 79.8

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 127.7

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 223.4

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Museum of Life and Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 159.6

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19192205429

Visit website

American Tobacco Campus

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 159.6

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+19194331566

Visit website

Lake Lynn Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 143.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19199962911

Visit website

Alamance County Historical Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 191.5

Burlington, NC

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13362268254

Visit website

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 207.5

Greensboro, North Carolina

+13368529721

Visit website

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 223.4

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

Xtreme Park Adventures

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 143.6

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19195966100

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.93 one way

$69.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $38.20 $76.40
premium $4.70 $41.35 $82.69
diesel $5.61 $49.32 $98.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

North Hills - Tesla Supercharger

Raleigh, NC

Tesla

24 DCFC

Lowes Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Knightdale, NC

Tesla

11 DCFC

Raleigh, NC Rechargery Relay - Louisburg Rd

Raleigh, NC

IONNA

10 DCFC

Regency Centers Midtown East (Raleigh, NC)

Raleigh, NC

Electrify America

10 DCFC

DoubleTree Rocky Mount - Tesla Supercharger

Rocky Mount, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pleasant Valley Promenade (Raleigh, NC)

Raleigh, NC

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Medlin Hyundai

Rocky Mount, NC

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Sheetz 504 (Rocky Mount, NC)

Rocky Mount, NC

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 3 Blink Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 EV Connect: 1 IONNA: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67 0 $23.46 $10.72
Efficient EV 55.9 0 $19.55 $8.94
EV Truck/SUV 89.4 1 $31.28 $14.30

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Edenton, NC

Evening in Edenton on Thursday

Local time

6:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Evening in High Point on Thursday

Local time

6:39 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

20 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

4h 26m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Edenton, NC to High Point, NC covers 223.4 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 13, I 85, Ocean Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.7 miles from Edenton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 223.4 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 121.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 209 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Edenton, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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