Origin
High Point, NC
Evening in High Point on Wednesday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Polkton, NC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
79.6 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from High Point, NC to Polkton, NC covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, National Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.45 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from High Point, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 79.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from High Point, NC to Polkton, NC is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Polkton, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Center Drive | — | — |
| Surrett Drive | — | — |
| National Highway | — | — |
| Turner Street | — | — |
| Liberty Drive | — | — |
| Polkton Road | — | — |
| Ansonville-Polkton Road | — | — |
| Ansonville Road | — | — |
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 Polkton, 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
2.3 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the exit slight right
351 ft
·
10 sec
8
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn left onto National Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
National Highway
10
Turn left onto Turner Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Street
11
Continue on Liberty Drive
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Liberty Drive
12
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
13
Turn straight
21 mi
·
29 min
14
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
15
Merge slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
16
Turn slight left
4.3 mi
·
6 min
17
At the end of the road, turn left
26 mi
·
35 min
18
Turn right onto Polkton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Polkton Road
19
Continue on Ansonville-Polkton Road
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Ansonville-Polkton Road
20
Continue on Ansonville Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ansonville Road
21
Continue on High Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
High Street
22
Turn left onto College Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
College Street
23
Turn right onto Ashe Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Ashe Street
24
Turn right
141 ft
·
11 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
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 39.8 miles from High Point, NC, or about 57m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 57m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Polkton, 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 79.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from High Point, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.8 mi from High Point, NC · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Polkton, NC
The final approach into Polkton, 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
$12.45 one way
$24.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
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: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Polkton, NC
Evening in Polkton on Wednesday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
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 55m 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 Polkton, NC covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, National Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 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 $12.45 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 Polkton, NC is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Polkton, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from High Point, NC to Polkton, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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