Origin
Mount Olive, NC
Evening in Mount Olive on Tuesday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Olive, NC to High Point, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
140.9 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Olive, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Olive, NC to High Point, NC covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Smith Chapel Highway, Old Smith Chapel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.03 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.4 miles from Mount Olive, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 140.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street 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 Mount Olive, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Mount Olive, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Smith Chapel Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Smith Chapel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alex Benton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Rd | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland School Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Northwest Center Street
443 ft
·
22 sec
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Northwest Center Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West Main Street
3
Turn left onto Smith Chapel Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Smith Chapel Highway
4
Continue on Old Smith Chapel Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Smith Chapel Road
5
Turn straight
14 mi
·
18 min
6
Turn left onto Alex Benton Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Alex Benton Road
7
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
8
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
31 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
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NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
10
Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Cleveland Rd
11
Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Road
12
Continue on Cleveland School Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland School Road
13
Turn right onto Benson Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Benson Road
14
Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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NC 540 Toll West: Apex
15
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
19 mi
·
20 min
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Triangle Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
17
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 64 West: Pittsboro
19
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
42 min
20
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
24
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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Greensboro Urban Loop
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi
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2 min
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I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
7.1 mi
·
7 min
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US 29 South
27
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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South Main Street, Downtown
28
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
29
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from Mount Olive, NC, or about 1h 17m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
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 Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive, NC
This is one driving day of about 140.9 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Olive, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.4 mi from Mount Olive, NC · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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
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
$22.03 one way
$44.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.09 | $48.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.79 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:49 PM
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
2 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
2h 34m 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 Mount Olive, NC to High Point, NC covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Smith Chapel Highway, Old Smith Chapel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.4 miles from Mount Olive, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.03 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Mount Olive, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Mount Olive, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Olive, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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