The drive from Silver Lake, NC to High Point, NC covers 215.8 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Andrew Jackson Highway, US 220, American Indian Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.9 miles from Silver Lake, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 215.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Silver Lake, NC to High Point, NC covers 215.8 miles and takes about 4h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Carya Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 215.8 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 0.2 miles (Carya Drive): Navigation decision point; at 123.5 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Carya Drive
Turn left onto Carya Drive
Navigation decision point
6
123.5 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
134 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
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140.3 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
9
198.1 mi into trip|~3h 57m in|I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
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 Silver Lake, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
198.1 mi in|~3h 57m|via I 74
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway
80.3 mi
1h 36m
US 220
62.7 mi
1h 11m
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi
36m
I 74
15.4 mi
17m
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi
11m
Carolina Beach Road
4.4 mi
8m
Ocean Highway East
2.8 mi
3m
East Green Drive
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Yulan Drive
33 ft·6 sec·Yulan Drive
2
Turn left onto Cornus Drive
0.2 mi·50 sec·Cornus Drive
3
Turn left onto Carya Drive
439 ft·20 sec·Carya Drive
4
Turn right onto Ilex Drive
513 ft·27 sec·Ilex Drive
5
Turn left onto Silver Terra Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Silver Terra Drive
6
Turn left onto US 421
4.4 mi·8 min·Carolina Beach Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 421 Truck
1.0 mi·1 min·South Front Street
8
Take the ramp onto US 421 Truck
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 421 Truck
9
Merge onto US 17; US 76; US 421
0.6 mi·57 sec·Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
10
Continue on US 17; US 76; US 421
2.8 mi·3 min·Ocean Highway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 74; US 76
60 mi·1 hr 13 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
13
Continue on US 74
20 mi·23 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
11 mi·11 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 311Toward US 1: RockinghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·US 1
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi·6 min·US 220
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 220
Use the left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: AsheboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
15 mi·17 min·I 74
Exit 80Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-SalemUse the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Green Drive East
22
Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road
168 ft·3 sec·Triangle Lake Road
23
Continue on East Green Drive
1.7 mi·3 min·East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi·13 sec·South Main Street
25
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 107.9 miles from Silver Lake, NC, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 47 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.9 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
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 Silver Lake, 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 Silver Lake, NC
This is one driving day of about 215.8 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Silver Lake, 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 Andrew Jackson Highway for about 80.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.9 mi from Silver Lake, NC
· 2h 13m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.75 one way
$67.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$36.90
$73.80
premium
$4.70
$39.94
$79.88
diesel
$5.61
$47.65
$95.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.7
0
$22.66
$10.36
Efficient EV
54
0
$18.88
$8.63
EV Truck/SUV
86.3
1
$30.21
$13.81
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Silver Lake, NC
Late night
in Silver Lake on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
High Point, NC
Late night
in High Point on Saturday
Local time
2:57 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
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
4h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Silver Lake, NC to High Point, NC covers 215.8 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, US 220, American Indian Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.9 miles from Silver Lake, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.75 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 215.8 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 0.2 miles (Carya Drive): Navigation decision point; at 123.5 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Silver Lake, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
