Origin
Tobaccoville, NC
Afternoon in Tobaccoville on Friday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tobaccoville, NC to High Point, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tobaccoville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 33.5-mile drive from Tobaccoville, NC, to High Point, NC, is easily manageable in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick day trip. With no highway driving involved, you'll stick to local roads like Doral Drive, Griffin Road, and Westinghouse Road, contributing to a modest estimated fuel cost of around $5. The entire journey takes place within the Southeast region, specifically within North Carolina. Its turn-heavy local drive profile means you'll be navigating through communities rather than open stretches, so plan for attentive driving. This route is best suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 33.5-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be continuously navigating through neighborhoods and along community roads, rather than experiencing any high-speed highway stretches. This means the character of the road will likely involve frequent turns and changes in speed as you pass through various local areas. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, as the nature of this route keeps you engaged with the road and its surroundings throughout the 40-minute trip. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience.
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.
John Gold Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John Gold Memorial Expressway and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Doral Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Doral Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Doral Drive
Turn right onto Doral Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Navigation decision point
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 119
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Greensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 74
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 East: High Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 196
Toward I 74 East: High Point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| I 74 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| I 40 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Griffin Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Doral Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Westinghouse Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tobaccoville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Gold Memorial Expressway
— 13.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tobaccoville, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Tobaccoville Road
65 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tobaccoville Road
2
Turn right onto Doral Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Doral Drive
3
Turn left onto Griffin Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Griffin Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Westinghouse Road
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westinghouse Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
6
Merge onto US 52
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
13 mi
·
15 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Exit 119
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 107A
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
10
Take the exit onto I 74
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 74
Exit 196
Toward I 74 East: High Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
12
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Tobaccoville, NC · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Tobaccoville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in High Point, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into High Point, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
High Point, NC
Afternoon in High Point on Friday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Tobaccoville, NC to High Point, NC covers 33.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Gold Memorial Expressway, I 74, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Tobaccoville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.24 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Doral Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tobaccoville, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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