Origin
Skippers Corner, NC
Evening in Skippers Corner on Thursday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Skippers Corner, NC to High Point, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
202.8 mi
326 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skippers Corner, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This 202.8-mile journey from Skippers Corner, NC, to High Point, NC, is estimated to take just under 4 hours, making it a very manageable one-day road trip. The route primarily utilizes Michael Jordan Highway, US 64, and Isaac Brooks Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, it's an economical option for exploring within the Southeast region. The drive is straightforward enough that you won't need an overnight stop, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a single, efficient stop to break up the drive.
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
101.4 miles from Skippers Corner, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 202.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 31% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 101.3 miles on Michael Jordan Highway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you transition to US 64 and Isaac Brooks Highway, expect the road character to shift, likely offering a more local feel after the initial highway segment. This blend means you'll get both efficient travel and a taste of the varied roadways in North Carolina.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Michael Jordan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 101.3 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 127.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 202.8 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 127.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.6 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.8 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
127.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
8
185.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
|
US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 197
Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durha...
8
185.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
|
US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
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 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem,...
7
193.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m 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
200.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Skippers Corner, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro, Durham and Charlotte.
Pittsboro
126.9 mi in
|
~2h 20m
Durham
185.6 mi in
|
~3h 35m
|
via US 421
Charlotte
185.6 mi in
|
~3h 35m
|
via US 421
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jordan Highway | 101.3 mi | 1h 48m |
| US 64 | 32 mi | 42m |
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 25.5 mi | 30m |
| Triangle Expressway | 19.5 mi | 20m |
| US 29 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Greensboro Urban Loop | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| I 85 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Michael Jordan Highway
— 101.3 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skippers Corner, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on this road
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NC 133
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Castle Hayne Road
3
Enter roundabout onto US 117; NC 133
351 ft
·
5 sec
·
Castle Hayne Road
4
Continue on US 117; NC 133
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Castle Hayne Road
5
Turn right onto Holly Shelter Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holly Shelter Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
7
Merge onto I 40
101 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Michael Jordan Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Cleveland Rd
10
Turn left onto SR 1010
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 1010
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland School Road
12
Turn right onto NC 50
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Benson Road
Use the right lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto NC 540 Toll
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Triangle Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto US 64
32 mi
·
42 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
20
Merge onto US 421
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 421
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 421
Exit 197
Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 421
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 85; US 421
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85
Toward I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29 South
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward South Main Street, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 57 minute duration, departing in the morning will comfortably get you to High Point with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility on where to take a break, but consider planning it around the halfway point to maintain energy. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 101.3-mile stretch on Michael Jordan Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $32 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for unforeseen needs. This drive is well-suited for a single-day adventure, so you can leave whenever it suits you best.
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 101.4 miles from Skippers Corner, NC, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 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 45 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 1h 50m 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 12m
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 Skippers Corner, 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 Skippers Corner, NC
This is one driving day of about 202.8 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Skippers Corner, 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 Michael Jordan Highway for about 101.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.4 mi from Skippers Corner, NC · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Skippers Corner, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Michael Jordan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.3 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.71 one way
$63.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.68 | $69.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.53 | $75.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.78 | $89.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.39 | $12.98 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Evening in High Point on Thursday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
21 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 57m 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 Skippers Corner, NC to High Point, NC covers 202.8 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Michael Jordan Highway, US 64, Isaac Brooks Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.4 miles from Skippers Corner, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.71 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 24 significant decision points across 202.8 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 127.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.6 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.8 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Skippers Corner, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro, Durham and Charlotte.
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