Origin
Welcome, NC
Late night in Welcome on Thursday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Welcome, NC to High Point, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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 Welcome, NC to High Point, NC covers 21.8 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 52, Hwy 52, Winston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 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.
Highway 52 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Welcome, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Welcome, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 52 | — | — |
| Hwy 52 | — | — |
| Winston Road | — | — |
| I 85 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 52
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Welcome, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
69 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Old US Highway 52
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old US Highway 52
4
Continue on Old US Hwy 52
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old US Hwy 52
5
Continue on Winston Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winston Road
6
Take the ramp right toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
7
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
9
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Archdale
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street, Archdale
10
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in High Point on Thursday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 Welcome, NC to High Point, NC covers 21.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 52, Hwy 52, Winston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Welcome, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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.
The drive from Welcome, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Welcome, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Welcome, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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