Origin
Troy, NC
Evening in Troy on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, NC to High Point, NC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Troy to High Point, you are looking at a 48.7-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. This trip stays entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina, making it a perfect candidate for a quick one-day excursion. You will spend roughly $8 on fuel for the trek, which is quite budget-friendly for a short regional transit. Since the entire route is comprised of local roads rather than interstates, you can expect a much more personal travel experience. It is a straightforward drive that does not require an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination comfortably in under an hour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.3 miles from Troy, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. Your path will take you along North Liberty Street, Smitherman Street, and North Main Street as you navigate through the local landscape. Because the longest stretch of your journey is 0 miles on North Liberty Street, you will be making frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is defined by its constant shifts and local road character, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific streets. You will not find any high-speed interstate sections here, just steady, winding local transit.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
922 ft
631 ft
Total Climb
466 ft
Total Descent
201 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
~48.5 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Liberty Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (North Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 109 Business / Smitherman Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NC 134 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Liberty Street
Turn right onto North Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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NC 109 Business / Smitherman Street
At end of road, turn right onto NC 109 Business / Smitherman Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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NC 134 / North Main Street
Turn left onto NC 134 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
30.8 mi into trip
|
~42m 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 Troy, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
30.8 mi in
|
~42m
|
via I 74
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 18.8 mi | 27m |
| I 74 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| I 73 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| East Green Drive | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Liberty Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 220 Alternate | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dawson Miller Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 18.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on NC 24 Business; NC 27 Business; NC 109 Business
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Liberty Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NC 109 Business
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
Smitherman Street
4
Turn left onto NC 134
19 mi
·
27 min
·
North Main Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Dawson Miller Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Dawson Miller Road
6
Continue on US 220 ALT; US 220 BUS
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 220 ALT; US 220 BUS
7
Take the ramp onto US 220 Alternate
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 220 Alternate
8
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
11 mi
·
13 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
Because this is a short, 53-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily plan this as a morning or afternoon outing without needing to worry about complex refueling stops or long-distance logistics. Keep in mind that since you are sticking to local roads, traffic patterns on North Liberty, Smitherman, and North Main streets may fluctuate during peak hours, so check your GPS before heading out. Since the fuel cost is a predictable $8, you can keep your budget simple and focus on the drive itself. A useful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for the constant turns, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be navigating intersections more frequently than on a typical interstate drive.
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 24.3 miles from Troy, NC, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 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 48.5 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.3 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
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 Troy, 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 Troy, NC
This is one driving day of about 48.5 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Troy, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 18.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Troy, NC · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Troy, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around High Point, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.76 one way
$15.52 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| premium | $4.78 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 9 mph
0% chance
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
11 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
1h 4m 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 Troy, NC to High Point, NC covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, I 74, I 73. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Troy, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 109 Business / Smitherman Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NC 134 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Troy, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
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