Origin
Wadesboro, NC
Evening in Wadesboro on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wadesboro, NC to High Point, NC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
94.7 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wadesboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Wadesboro, NC to High Point, NC covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rockingham Bypass, I 74, Andrew Jackson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.2 miles on Rockingham Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.81 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from Wadesboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 94.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rockingham Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 63.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near US 74 BUS.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 12.6 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (I 73; I 74 / Rockingham Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
12.6 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 74 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 73 North, I 74 West: Asheboro
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 1
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West: Asheboro
5
13.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 73; I 74 / Rockingham Bypass
Merge onto I 73; I 74 / Rockingham Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
77 mi into trip
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~1h 30m 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
92.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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.
Between Wadesboro, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Asheboro and Winston-Salem.
Asheboro
12.6 mi in
|
~17m
|
via US 74 BUS
Winston-Salem
77 mi in
|
~1h 30m
|
via I 74
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Bypass | 63.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 74 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| West Caswell Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Green Drive | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 74 BUS | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Triangle Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockingham Bypass
— 63.2 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wadesboro, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
2
Continue on US 74
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 74 BUS
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Use the slight right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West: Asheboro
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 73; I 74
63 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Rockingham Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Green Drive East
8
Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road
168 ft
·
3 sec
·
Triangle Lake Road
9
Continue on East Green Drive
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
11
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 47.3 miles from Wadesboro, NC, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 57m 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 31m
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 Wadesboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wadesboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Wadesboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Rockingham Bypass for about 63.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.3 mi from Wadesboro, NC · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Wadesboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Rockingham Bypass if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.81 one way
$29.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.53 | $35.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Evening in High Point on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
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47 mi in
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
23 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 52m 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 Wadesboro, NC to High Point, NC covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rockingham Bypass, I 74, Andrew Jackson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.3 miles from Wadesboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.81 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 94.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 12.6 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (I 73; I 74 / Rockingham Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wadesboro, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Asheboro and Winston-Salem.
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