Origin
High Point, NC
Afternoon in High Point on Thursday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Laurel Hill, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
96.1 mi
155 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel Hill, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from High Point, NC to Laurel Hill, NC covers 96.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, East Hamlet Avenue, US 220 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.3 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from High Point, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 96.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 96.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and East Hamlet Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.3 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and East Hamlet Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Green Drive.
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 56m 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 0.8 miles (East Green Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 74): 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.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Green Drive
Turn right onto East Green Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
US 220
Take the exit onto US 220 toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward US 220 South: Rockingham
4
79.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
US 74 BUS / West Broad Avenue
Turn left onto US 74 BUS / West Broad Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 72.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| East Hamlet Avenue | 10 mi | 13m |
| US 220 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Hamlet Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Broad Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Green Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Russell Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 72.3 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Laurel Hill, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Russell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Russell Avenue
3
Turn left onto Park Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Park Street
4
Turn right onto East Green Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Green Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 74
72 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 220
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220
Exit 22
Toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broad Avenue
9
Continue on US 74 BUS
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamlet Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
Raleigh Street
11
Turn right onto US 74 BUS
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Spring Street
12
Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
10 mi
·
13 min
·
East Hamlet Avenue
13
Turn left onto NC 144
228 ft
·
6 sec
·
Morgan Street
14
Turn right onto Malloy Avenue
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Malloy Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Malloy Avenue
Trip Plan
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 48 miles from High Point, NC, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel Hill, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving High Point, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from High Point, NC
This is one driving day of about 96.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from High Point, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 72.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from High Point, NC · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.3 miles.
Arriving in Laurel Hill, NC
The final approach into Laurel Hill, 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
$15.03 one way
$30.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.79 | $35.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Laurel Hill, NC
Afternoon in Laurel Hill on Thursday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Troy, NC
48 mi in
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m 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 Laurel Hill, NC covers 96.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, East Hamlet Avenue, US 220. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 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 $15.03 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 56m 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 0.8 miles (East Green Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from High Point, NC to Laurel Hill, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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