Origin
White Plains, NC
Evening in White Plains on Friday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Plains, 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
1h 11m
Distance
56 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Plains, NC
Tara Winstead
Trip Overview
The drive from White Plains, NC to High Point, NC covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilot Mountain Parkway, I 74, John Gold Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on Pilot Mountain Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 56 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 56 miles, with most of the trip on Pilot Mountain Parkway and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.5 miles on Pilot Mountain Parkway.
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.
Pilot Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pilot Mountain Parkway and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Park Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56 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: at 1.1 miles (Park Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles (US 52 / Pilot Mountain Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 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.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Park Drive
Turn sharp left onto Park Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 52 / Pilot Mountain Parkway
Merge onto US 52 / Pilot Mountain Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
41.9 mi into trip
|
~51m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Mountain Parkway | 20.5 mi | 23m |
| I 74 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| North Main Street | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| I 40 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Siloam Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Park Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Highway 601 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilot Mountain Parkway
— 20.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Old Highway 601
29 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Highway 601
2
Turn right onto Siloam Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Siloam Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Park Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Drive
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
5
Merge onto I 74
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 74
6
Merge onto US 52
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Pilot Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 28 mi from White Plains, NC · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from White Plains, 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
$8.73 one way
$17.47 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| premium | $4.78 | $10.53 | $21.07 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Friday
Local time
5:37 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
12 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 11m 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 White Plains, NC to High Point, NC covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilot Mountain Parkway, I 74, John Gold Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28 miles from White Plains, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.73 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 56 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: at 1.1 miles (Park Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles (US 52 / Pilot Mountain Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from White Plains, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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