Origin
High Point, NC
Afternoon in High Point on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Advance, NC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.1 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Advance, NC
Nicolas Foster
Trip Overview
This straightforward 35.1-mile drive from High Point, NC, to Advance, NC, will take you about 48 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The route primarily utilizes US 29 and Mocksville Road before transitioning onto NC 801, with 64% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical excursion. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, staying within North Carolina for the entirety of your trip. This drive offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
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
17.6 miles from High Point, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 64% of the 35.1 miles occurring on faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.7 miles on US 29, offering a chance to settle in. As you transition from US 29 to Mocksville Road and then NC 801, the character of the drive shifts subtly, providing a mix of road types. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, making it a predictable and smooth experience behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and Mocksville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Surrett Drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 35.1 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 1.7 miles (Surrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Surrett Drive
Turn left onto Surrett Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 29
Merge onto US 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.9 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 29; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64...
5
17.1 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 29; US 64; US 70
Merge onto US 29; US 64; US 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
18.9 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Mocksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 64 West: Mocksville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Mocksville Road | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| NC 801 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Market Center Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Surrett Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 64 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Peoples Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Advance, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto West Market Center Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Market Center Drive
3
Turn left onto Surrett Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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Surrett Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge onto US 29
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 29
14 mi
·
15 min
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US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 29; US 64; US 70
1.7 mi
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2 min
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US 29; US 64; US 70
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 64
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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US 64
Toward US 64 West: Mocksville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 64
10 mi
·
14 min
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Mocksville Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto NC 801
5.6 mi
·
9 min
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NC 801
12
Turn right onto Peoples Creek Road
150 ft
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4 sec
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Peoples Creek Road
13
Arrive at destination
Peoples Creek Road
Trip Plan
Given its short 48-minute duration and 35.1-mile length, this route offers excellent flexibility. You can easily depart High Point whenever it suits you, with minimal need for pre-planning stops. The estimated fuel cost of $5 means you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the longest stretch without a major change is 16.7 miles on US 29. This drive is best tackled in one go, so focus on enjoying the straightforward journey rather than breaking it up.
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 17.6 miles from High Point, NC, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.7 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 35.1 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.6 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Advance, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving High Point, 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 High Point, NC
This is one driving day of about 35.1 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from High Point, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 29 for about 16.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from High Point, NC · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Advance, NC
The final approach into Advance, 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 Advance, 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
$5.49 one way
$10.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Advance, NC
Afternoon in Advance on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
23 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
48m 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 High Point, NC to Advance, NC covers 35.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 29, Mocksville Road, NC 801. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from High Point, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.49 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 11 significant decision points across 35.1 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 1.7 miles (Surrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from High Point, NC to Advance, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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