The drive from High Point, NC to Southern Pines, NC covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, NC 211, US 15 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.1 miles on I 74.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.98 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
38.3 miles from High Point, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 76.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and NC 211. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.1 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 50.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and NC 211. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m 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 points
These 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
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 15; US 501; NC 211
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501; NC 211 toward US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen
5
75.8 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|South Bennett Street
Turn left onto South Bennett Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
50.1 mi
56m
NC 211
19 mi
28m
US 15
2.1 mi
3m
East Green Drive
1.2 mi
2m
West Morganton Road
1.1 mi
2m
South Bennett Street
0.7 mi
1m
Morganton Road
0.7 mi
1m
East Russell Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 50.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Southern Pines, 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
50 mi·56 min·I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
8
Turn left onto NC 211
19 mi·28 min·NC 211
9
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501; NC 211
342 ft·11 sec·US 15; US 501; NC 211
Toward US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen
10
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 211
2.0 mi·3 min·US 15; US 501; NC 211
Toward US 15, US 501, NC 211: Aberdeen
11
Turn left onto Morganton Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Morganton Road
12
Continue on West Morganton Road
1.1 mi·2 min·West Morganton Road
13
Turn left onto South Bennett Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Bennett Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
428 ft·18 sec·West Pennsylvania Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
West Pennsylvania 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 38.3 miles from High Point, NC, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 45m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southern Pines, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from High Point, NC
This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 50.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from High Point, NC
· 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Southern Pines, NC
The final approach into Southern Pines, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.98 one way
$23.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.10
$26.19
premium
$4.70
$14.18
$28.35
diesel
$5.61
$16.91
$33.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.04
$3.68
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.70
$3.06
EV Truck/SUV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
High Point, NC
Morning
in High Point on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Southern Pines, NC
Morning
in Southern Pines on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Troy, NC
38 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
22 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 39m 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 Southern Pines, NC covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, NC 211, US 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.3 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 $11.98 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 39m 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 Southern Pines, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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