Origin
Monroe, NC
Morning in Monroe on Tuesday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, NC to High Point, NC
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
90.5 mi
146 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, NC to High Point, NC covers 90.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Concord Highway, US 601, US 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on Concord Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.48 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
45.2 miles from Monroe, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 90.5 miles, with most of the trip on Concord Highway and US 601. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on Concord Highway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Concord Highway and US 601. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.3 miles in near US 601.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 90.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.3 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.4 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 69.5 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
36.3 mi into trip
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~46m in
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US 601
Take the exit onto US 601 toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
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 I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
8
65.4 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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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
69.5 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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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
72.9 mi into trip
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~1h 28m 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
88.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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 Monroe, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
65.4 mi in
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~1h 18m
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via I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Highway | 30.9 mi | 38m |
| US 601 | 25.4 mi | 29m |
| US 29 | 19 mi | 22m |
| I 285 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| I 85 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Concord Parkway North | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Skyway Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Highway
— 30.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on NC 207
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyway Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 601
31 mi
·
38 min
·
Concord Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the exit onto US 601; NC 73 Truck
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 601; NC 73 Truck
4
Merge onto US 29; US 601; NC 73 Truck
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Parkway North
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 601
25 mi
·
28 min
·
US 601
Toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
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
9
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.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
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 45.2 miles from Monroe, NC, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 56m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monroe, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Monroe, NC
This is one driving day of about 90.5 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Concord Highway for about 30.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Monroe, NC · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Monroe, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around High Point, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.48 one way
$28.97 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Skyway Drive
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
3 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 49m 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 Monroe, NC to High Point, NC covers 90.5 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Highway, US 601, US 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 miles from Monroe, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.48 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 demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 90.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.3 miles (US 601): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.4 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 69.5 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Monroe, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
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