Origin
Mount Pleasant, NC
Afternoon in Mount Pleasant on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, NC to High Point, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
55.6 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, NC to High Point, NC covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 29, US 52, Faith Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on US 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 55.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 29 and US 52. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on US 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and US 52. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in near US 52 / East Innes Street.
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 55.6 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 19.5 miles (US 52 / East Innes Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
19.5 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 52 / East Innes Street
Turn left onto US 52 / East Innes Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
19.6 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 52
Take the ramp onto US 52 toward I 85 North, US 52 North: Lexington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North, US 52 North: Lexington
8
30.5 mi into trip
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~44m 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...
8
38 mi into trip
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~53m 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
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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 Mount Pleasant, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
30.5 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 19 mi | 22m |
| US 52 | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Faith Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Mount Pleasant Road North | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| I 285 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Organ Church Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 19 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on NC 73
135 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Franklin Street
2
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Mount Pleasant Road North
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Mount Pleasant Road North
4
Continue on Organ Church Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Organ Church Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Old Beatty Ford Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Beatty Ford Road
6
Turn left onto Organ Church Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Organ Church Road
7
Turn left onto NC 152
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
China Grove Highway
8
Turn right onto Faith Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Faith Road
9
Continue on South Main Faith Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Faith Street
10
Continue on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on Faith Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Faith Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Innes Street
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp onto US 52
11 mi
·
11 min
·
US 52
Toward I 85 North, US 52 North: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
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
16
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.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Mount Pleasant, NC · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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
$8.69 one way
$17.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in High Point on Friday
Local time
12:10 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
1h 15m 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 Pleasant, NC to High Point, NC covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 29, US 52, Faith Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Mount Pleasant, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 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 55.6 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 19.5 miles (US 52 / East Innes Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 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.
On the drive from Mount Pleasant, 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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