Origin
High Point, NC
Evening in High Point on Thursday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Welcome, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Welcome, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from High Point, NC to Welcome, NC covers 22.9 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Market Center Drive, Surrett Drive, I 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 22.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Market Center Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from High Point, NC to Welcome, NC is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from High Point, NC to Welcome, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Center Drive | — | — |
| Surrett Drive | — | — |
| I 85 | — | — |
| NC 8 | — | — |
| Winston Road | — | — |
| Hwy 52 | — | — |
| Highway 52 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Market Center Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Welcome, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
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
·
52 sec
·
Surrett Drive
4
Take the ramp right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue straight
14 mi
·
15 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
8
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
9
Take the exit slight right toward NC 8: Winston-Salem, Lexington
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
NC 8: Winston-Salem, Lexington
10
Turn right onto Winston Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Winston Road
11
Continue on Old US Hwy 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US Hwy 52
12
Continue on Old US Highway 52
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Old US Highway 52
13
Turn right
69 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn right
108 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Welcome, NC
Evening in Welcome on Thursday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 Welcome, NC covers 22.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Market Center Drive, Surrett Drive, I 85. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 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 $3.58 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.
The drive from High Point, NC to Welcome, NC is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from High Point, NC to Welcome, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from High Point, NC to Welcome, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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