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Trip from Scotland Neck, NC to High Point, NC

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

173.8 mi

280 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 20m ★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m

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

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Downtown Scotland Neck, NC, NC

Scotland Neck, NC

Nunzio Guerrera

Trip Overview

The drive from Scotland Neck, NC to High Point, NC covers 173.8 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 85, US 64, Northern Wake Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.81 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

86.9 miles from Scotland Neck, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 32m highway drive covering 173.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.3 miles on I 85.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

922 ft 114 ft

Total Climb

966 ft

Total Descent

157 ft

Highest Point

922 ft

~173.8 mi in

Elevation Range

809 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 173.8 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 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 159.4 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
37.3 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 138 Toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
7
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Rolesville Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
8
159.4 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | US 29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70...
7
164.8 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | US 29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 29 South
7
171.9 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Take the exit toward South Main Street, Downtown

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, Downtown

Towns Along This Route

Between Scotland Neck, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Raleigh.

Rocky Mount

37.3 mi in | ~49m

Raleigh

37.3 mi in | ~49m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 42.3 mi 48m
US 64 33.6 mi 35m
Northern Wake Expressway 15.4 mi 16m
I 95 14.4 mi 15m
US 29 12.5 mi 13m
Thirteen Bridges Road 10.9 mi 15m
South Miami Boulevard 9.3 mi 12m
I 40 7.7 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 42.3 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 11th Street

61 ft · 4 sec · East 11th Street
2

Turn right onto Roanoke Street

469 ft · 16 sec · Roanoke Street
3

Turn left onto East 12th Street

449 ft · 19 sec · East 12th Street
4

Continue on NC 125; NC 903

5.2 mi · 7 min · West 12th Street
5

Turn left onto Thirteen Bridges Road

11 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road
6

Continue on Whitaker Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Whitaker Street
7

Turn right onto NC 481 Business

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Whitfield Street
8

Turn straight onto NC 481 Business

1.2 mi · 2 min · Glenview Road
9

At end of road, turn right onto NC 481

4.3 mi · 6 min · NC 481
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
11

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 15 min · I 95
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 138 Toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
13

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward US 64 West: Nashville, Raleigh
14

Merge onto US 64

34 mi · 35 min · US 64
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
16

Keep slight right at fork

309 ft · 7 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
17

Turn right onto Rolesville Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
18

Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Marks Creek Road
19

Turn right onto Horton Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Horton Road
20

Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Buffaloe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 23 sec
22

Merge onto I 540

15 mi · 16 min · Northern Wake Expressway
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 70 West: Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Merge onto US 70

1.9 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25

Continue on US 70

2.5 mi · 3 min · New Raleigh Highway
26

Continue on US 70

9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

42 mi · 48 min · I 85; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29

5.4 mi · 5 min · US 29
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte Use the left lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29

7.1 mi · 7 min · US 29
Toward US 29 South Use the slight right lane.
31

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward South Main Street, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
33

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.9 miles from Scotland Neck, NC, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.9 miles or 1h 48m 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 55m

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 Scotland Neck, 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 Scotland Neck, NC

This is one driving day of about 173.8 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scotland Neck, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.9 mi from Scotland Neck, NC · 1h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Durham, NC

87 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

Raleigh, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

West Raleigh, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.9 miles from Scotland Neck, 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

$27.81 one way

$55.63 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $30.31 $60.61
premium $4.78 $32.69 $65.39
diesel $5.64 $38.61 $77.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.1 0 $18.25 $8.34
Efficient EV 43.5 0 $15.21 $6.95
EV Truck/SUV 69.5 0 $24.33 $11.12

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Scotland Neck, NC

Evening in Scotland Neck on Sunday

Local time

8:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 12 at 3:43AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

High Point, NC

Evening in High Point on Sunday

Local time

8:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Clear

NE 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 12 at 3:43AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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

3h 32m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Scotland Neck, NC to High Point, NC covers 173.8 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, US 64, Northern Wake Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.9 miles from Scotland Neck, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 173.8 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 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 159.4 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scotland Neck, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Raleigh.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 114 ft to 922 ft elevation with about 966 ft of total climbing.

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