Trip from Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

109.9 mi

177 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 56m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 0m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 12m

8 PM

1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC covers 109.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Calico Road, Morganton Boulevard Southwest, Harper Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.59 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

54.9 miles from Pinehurst, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 109.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Calico Road 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 Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Calico Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Morganton Boulevard Southwest	Unavailable	Refreshing
Harper Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 74 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Calico Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst, NC and High Point, NC.

Start on Turtle Dove Street

486 ft · 24 sec · Turtle Dove Street

Turn right onto Calico Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Calico Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest

6.4 mi · 10 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest

At the end of the road, turn right onto Harper Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Harper Avenue

Continue on Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast

Continue on Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast

23 mi · 32 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast

Turn left

2.9 mi · 4 min

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge slight left

48 mi · 55 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 40 East: Greensboro

Merge slight left

7.3 mi · 8 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point

9.8 mi · 11 min · I 74 East: High Point

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Continue on North Main Street

3.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 54.9 miles from Pinehurst, NC, or about 57m 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 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.9 miles or 57m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pinehurst, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Pinehurst, NC

This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pinehurst, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.9 mi from Pinehurst, NC · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cornelius, NC

55 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

Winston-Salem, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cornelius, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Pinehurst, 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

$17.59 one way

$35.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$19.16	$38.33
premium	$4.78	$20.67	$41.35
diesel	$5.64	$24.42	$48.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33	$11.54	$5.28
Efficient EV	27.5	$9.62	$4.40
EV Truck/SUV	44	$15.39	$7.03

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Pinehurst, NC

Evening in Pinehurst on Sunday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Evening in High Point on Sunday

Local time

5:22 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

7 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 55m 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 Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC covers 109.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Calico Road, Morganton Boulevard Southwest, Harper Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.9 miles from Pinehurst, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.59 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.

The drive from Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.