Origin
Huntersville, NC
Morning in Huntersville on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntersville, NC to High Point, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntersville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntersville, NC to High Point, NC covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, Davidson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 69.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and US 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.5 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 18 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 31.5 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 0.7 miles in near Ramah Church Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Ramah Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Ramah Church Road
Turn right onto Ramah Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
44.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70 toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Win...
6
48.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 29; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
8
51.8 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 29; US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70...
7
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Archdale
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.
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Huntersville, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
44.3 mi in
|
~55m
|
via I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 31.5 mi | 35m |
| US 29 | 19 mi | 22m |
| Davidson Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| I 285 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Ramah Church Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sam Furr Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Old Statesville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 31.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntersville, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on NC 115
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Old Statesville Road
2
Continue on North Old Statesville Road
173 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
3
Enter roundabout onto NC 115
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
4
Continue on NC 115
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Old Statesville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Ramah Church Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ramah Church Road
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Ramah Church Road
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ramah Church Road
7
Continue on Ramah Church Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ramah Church Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto NC 73
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Furr Road
9
Continue on NC 73
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Davidson Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 85 North: Salisbury
11
Merge onto I 85
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 70
Toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
14
Continue on US 29; US 64; US 70
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 64; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Huntersville, NC · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Huntersville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in High Point, NC
The final approach into High Point, 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
$10.85 one way
$21.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
High Point, NC
Morning in High Point on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
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
11 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
1h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Huntersville, NC to High Point, NC covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, US 29, Davidson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Huntersville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Ramah Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Huntersville, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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