Origin
Midway, NC
Evening in Midway on Thursday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, NC to High Point, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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.
Trip Overview
This short 16.9-mile drive from Midway to High Point, North Carolina, will only take about 31 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Southeast region itinerary. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's a budget-friendly option for a quick hop. The route is recommended for a single day, and you won't need to worry about overnight stays. Expect a mixed drive that offers a straightforward transition between these two North Carolina locations. It's a practical choice for a brief journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.9 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 (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Midway to High Point features a mixed profile, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Midway School Road, US 29, and South Main Street. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 7.5 miles on Midway School Road, offering a good period of consistent driving. This route generally avoids monotonous stretches, providing a varied experience as you navigate through the local landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Midway School Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Midway School Road.
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 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Midway School Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (US 29; US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Midway School Road
Turn left onto Midway School Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 29; US 70
Merge onto US 29; US 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Midway, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Archdale along the way.
Archdale
14.8 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Midway School Road | 7.5 mi | 18m |
| US 29 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| NC 109 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Old US Hwy 52 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Midway School Road
— 7.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Old US Hwy 52
24 ft
·
8 sec
·
Old US Hwy 52
2
Turn left onto Midway School Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Midway School Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Midway School Road
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Midway School Road
4
Continue on Midway School Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Midway School Road
5
Turn right onto NC 109
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
NC 109
6
Continue on NC 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 109
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
8
Merge onto US 29; US 70
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 29; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in High Point on Thursday
Local time
7:23 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
23 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
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 Midway, NC to High Point, NC covers 16.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Midway School Road, US 29, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Midway, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Midway School Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (US 29; US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Midway, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Archdale along the way.
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