Trip from Snow Hill, 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

3h 12m

Distance

158 mi

254 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 1m ★

6 AM

3h 12m

8 AM

3h 36m

10 AM

3h 21m

12 PM

3h 18m

3 PM

3h 22m

5 PM

3h 35m

8 PM

3h 5m

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

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Snow Hill, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Snow Hill, NC to High Point, NC covers 158 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 85, I 587, Northern Wake Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.71 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

79 miles from Snow Hill, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 85	42.3 mi	48m
I 587	35.9 mi	38m
Northern Wake Expressway	15.4 mi	16m
Highway 58 North	13.4 mi	18m
US 29	12.5 mi	13m
South Miami Boulevard	9.3 mi	12m
I 40	7.7 mi	9m
Moyton Avenue	5.1 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 85 — 42.3 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Harper Street

283 ft · 14 sec · West Harper Street

Turn right onto US 258 Truck; NC 58; NC 903

1.4 mi · 2 min · Kingold Boulevard

Turn right onto NC 58

13 mi · 18 min · Highway 58 North

Continue on NC 58

5.1 mi · 7 min · Moyton Avenue

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 587; US 264

6.1 mi · 6 min · I 587; US 264

Merge onto I 587; I 795; US 264

30 mi · 31 min · I 587; I 795; US 264

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road

Keep slight right at fork

309 ft · 7 sec

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road

Turn right onto Rolesville Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Marks Creek Road

Turn right onto Horton Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Horton Road

Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Buffaloe Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto I 540

15 mi · 16 min · Northern Wake Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 70 West: Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 70

1.9 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 70

2.5 mi · 3 min · New Raleigh Highway

Continue on US 70

9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

42 mi · 48 min · I 85; US 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29

7.1 mi · 7 min · US 29

Toward US 29 South Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward South Main Street, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Use the straight lane.

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 79 miles from Snow Hill, NC, or about 1h 36m 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 35 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79 miles or 1h 36m 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 38m

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 Snow Hill, 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 Snow Hill, NC

This is one driving day of about 158 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Snow Hill, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Durham, NC

79 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

Sharpsburg, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cary, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79 miles from Snow Hill, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wendell, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.4

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19193747227

Visit website

The Piper's Restaurant and Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Raleigh, North Carolina

2.6 mi

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.4

Wendell, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19193747227

Visit website

The Piper's Restaurant and Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.7

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19196767413

Visit website

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 79

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+19197831883

Visit website

The Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.7

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19192951411

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.3

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19842191215

Visit website

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 124.1

Burlington, North Carolina

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 79

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19199962911

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 56.5 and 156.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Rolesville Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road

79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 70 West: Durham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 70 West: Durham

143.6 mi into trip | ~2h 55m 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...

148.9 mi into trip | ~3h 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

156.1 mi into trip | ~3h 8m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.71 one way

$49.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$27.02	$54.03
premium	$4.70	$29.24	$58.48
diesel	$5.61	$34.88	$69.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.4	$16.59	$7.58
Efficient EV	39.5	$13.83	$6.32
EV Truck/SUV	63.2	$22.12	$10.11

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 17, 2026

Origin

Snow Hill, NC

Afternoon in Snow Hill on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Afternoon in High Point on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

158 mi in 3h 12m, mostly highway — 42.3 mi of that is on I 85.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on I 85.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and I 587. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.5 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 21 significant decision points across 158 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 56.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving in High Point, NC

Full guide →

High Point is part of the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina, along with Greensboro and Winston-Salem. High Point is often referred to as the furniture capital of the world due not only to the large number of furniture manufactures in the area, but also because of the International Home Furnishings Markets held each spring and fall. Over 8 million square feet of showroom space is used to draw over 70,000 people from all over the world to each market. This nearly doubles the population of High Point resulting in an economic boom to the entire Triad Area as hotel and motel rooms sell out and many residents rent out rooms, floors, or even their entire home for all or part of the 7 to 10 days during the market period.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 158 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.3 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at High Point, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at High Point, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Snow Hill, NC to High Point, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Farmhouse Cafe

Farmhouse Cafe

The Piper's Restaurant and Tavern

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

The Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar

Triangle Coffee House

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EV Connect Charging Station

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

Museum of Life and Science

American Tobacco Campus

Washington Terrace Community Center

Gold Park

Children's Museum of Alamance County

Alamance County Historical Museum

Lake Lynn Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Snow Hill, NC

High Point, NC

Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 12m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in High Point, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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