Origin
Pinehurst, NC
Late night in Pinehurst on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinehurst, NC to High Point, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
109.9 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Pinehurst, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This 109.9-mile journey from Pinehurst to High Point, North Carolina, is designed for a single day of travel, taking about 1 hour and 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway segments, making it a straightforward drive within the Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this trip is quite economical. The route is best suited for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience over long, uninterrupted highway stretches. It offers a chance to see more of the local landscape as you make your way from one North Carolina town to the other.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Pinehurst, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 109.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and along more winding roads, rather than cruising on interstates. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' to note since it's all local, be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction. The driving experience will be more about actively managing your route through communities rather than a passive interstate cruise. This character makes the drive feel more connected to the terrain and the places you pass through.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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 | — | — |
| Morganton Boulevard Southwest | — | — |
| Harper Avenue | — | — |
| Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast | — | — |
| Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| I 74 East | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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.
1
Start on Turtle Dove Street
486 ft
·
24 sec
·
Turtle Dove Street
2
Turn right onto Calico Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Calico Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Morganton Boulevard Southwest
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Harper Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harper Avenue
5
Continue on Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast
6
Continue on Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast
7
Turn left
2.9 mi
·
4 min
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
9
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
55 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40 East: Greensboro
11
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
8 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 74 East: High Point
13
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
14
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
15
Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 1 hour and 55-minute duration, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous day trip. You can leave Pinehurst anytime and arrive in High Point with plenty of daylight. Since there are no major highway stretches, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you pass through smaller communities where services might be spaced further apart; the $18 fuel cost is a good estimate. The 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive means staying attentive to your navigation will be key to a smooth journey. You won't need to worry about breaking up a long drive, so flexibility is your friend.
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 24 miles or 25m 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
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Open the route before leaving Pinehurst, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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 24 miles from Pinehurst, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.19 one way
$34.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.26 | $48.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $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.
Destination
High Point, NC
Late night in High Point on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
4 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 $17.19 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.
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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