Trip from Southern Pines, NC to High Point, NC

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

76.1 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 43m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Southern Pines, NC to High Point, NC covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 73, NC 211 Highway, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.9 miles on I 73. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.90 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.

Midpoint

38 miles from Southern Pines, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 76.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 76.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 73 and NC 211 Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.9 miles on I 73.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 73 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 73 and NC 211 Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest Broad Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles (I 73; I 74; US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Broad Street

Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street

Navigation decision point

6

23.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the ramp toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...

5

23.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 73; I 74; US 220

Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m 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

4

73.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward Green Drive East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Green Drive East

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 Southern Pines, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.

Winston-Salem

58.4 mi in | ~1h 17m | via I 74

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 73	34.9 mi	39m
NC 211 Highway	16.9 mi	25m
I 74	15.4 mi	17m
Morganton Road	2.9 mi	5m
East Green Drive	1.7 mi	3m
Beulah Hill Road South	1.5 mi	3m
West Morganton Road	1.2 mi	2m
Southwest Broad Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 73 — 34.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines, NC and High Point, NC.

1

Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue

38 ft · 3 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

2

Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Broad Street

3

Turn right onto West Morganton Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morganton Road

4

Continue on Morganton Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Morganton Road

5

Turn right onto NC 5

1.5 mi · 3 min · Beulah Hill Road South

6

Turn left onto NC 211

17 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

8

Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220

35 mi · 39 min · I 73; I 74; US 220

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

15 mi · 17 min · I 74

Exit 80 Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem Use the slight right lane.

10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Green Drive East

11

Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

168 ft · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

12

Continue on East Green Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

Use the straight lane.

13

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Main Street

14

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

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 38 miles from Southern Pines, NC, or about 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 17 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 54m 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 24m

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 Southern Pines, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Southern Pines, NC

This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Southern Pines, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 73 for about 34.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38 mi from Southern Pines, NC · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Biscoe, NC

38 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

Seven Lakes, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Southern Pines, 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

$11.90 one way

$23.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$13.01	$26.02
premium	$4.70	$14.08	$28.17
diesel	$5.61	$16.80	$33.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.8	$7.99	$3.65
Efficient EV	19	$6.66	$3.04
EV Truck/SUV	30.4	$10.65	$4.87

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 14, 2026

Origin

Southern Pines, NC

Evening in Southern Pines on Thursday

Local time

8:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

SW 8 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:06AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 13 at 8:41PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

High Point, NC

Evening in High Point on Thursday

Local time

8:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 6 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:06AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 13 at 8:41PM EDT until April 14 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

1h 39m 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 Southern Pines, NC to High Point, NC covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 73, NC 211 Highway, I 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38 miles from Southern Pines, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.90 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.