Origin
High Point, NC
Night in High Point on Thursday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to China Grove, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
China Grove, NC
R Kawa
Trip Overview
The drive from High Point, NC to China Grove, NC covers 45.4 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, US 29, I 285 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 45.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and US 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and US 29. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 45.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 15 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
|
~21m in
|
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
24.5 mi into trip
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~30m in
|
I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Merge onto I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
43.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell
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.
Exit 68
Toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| US 29 | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| I 285 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| NC 152 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Market Center Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Centerview Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Surrett Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 18.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and China Grove, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto West Market Center Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Center Drive
3
Turn left onto Surrett Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
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
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
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
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 64; US 70
9
Continue on US 29; US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 70
10
Continue on I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
11
Merge onto I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 85; US 52
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 85; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 68
Toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 29
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 29
15
Continue on US 29
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 29
16
Enter roundabout onto US 29
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 29
17
Continue on US 29
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 29
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 152
19
Turn right onto East Centerview Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Centerview Street
20
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto Patterson Street
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
Patterson Street
22
Arrive at destination
Patterson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from High Point, NC · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in China Grove, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into China Grove, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
China Grove, NC
Night in China Grove on Thursday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Lexington, NC
23 mi in
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
1 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
54m 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 China Grove, NC covers 45.4 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, US 29, I 285. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 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 $7.10 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 45.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 China Grove, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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