Origin
Alamance, NC
Late night in Alamance on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamance, NC to High Point, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamance, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Southeast, the 34.4-mile trip from Alamance to High Point is a straightforward endeavor. You can expect to reach your destination in about 43 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $6, the route is highly economical for those looking to travel between these North Carolina locales. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors, specifically US 29, the Sam Hunt Freeway, and I-40. Because the transit time is under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you exactly where you need to go with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 12.5 mi | 13m |
| Sam Hunt Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| I 40 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kirkpatrick Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| University Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grand Oaks Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| S NC Highway 62 E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 12.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamance, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Cardinal Lane
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cardinal Lane
2
Turn right onto NC 62
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
S NC Highway 62 E
3
Continue on NC 62
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Alamance Road
4
Turn left onto Kirkpatrick Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kirkpatrick Road
5
Turn left onto Grand Oaks Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Oaks Boulevard
6
Continue on University Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
University Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto I 40; I 85
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Sam Hunt Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 29
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward South Main Street, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway
Merge onto I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
20 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70...
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 29 South
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South Main Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
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
Late night in High Point on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
SW 6 mph
1% chance
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
22 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
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 85% of your journey spent on high-speed corridors. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Sam Hunt Freeway and I-40, which keeps the pace consistent from start to finish. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.5-mile segment on US 29, offering a predictable rhythm behind the wheel. Expect a functional, interstate-heavy experience rather than a winding backroads tour. By prioritizing major roads, the route minimizes local traffic interference and provides a reliable, steady pace throughout the entire 34.4-mile distance.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and Sam Hunt Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 34.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
922 ft
554 ft
Total Climb
527 ft
Total Descent
158 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
~34.4 mi in
Elevation Range
369 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Alamance, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
32.5 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Arriving in High Point, NC
Full guide →High Point is part of the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina, along with Greensboro and Winston-Salem. High Point is often referred to as the furniture capital of the world due not only to the large number of furniture manufactures in the area, but also because of the International Home Furnishings Markets held each spring and fall. Over 8 million square feet of showroom space is used to draw over 70,000 people from all over the world to each market. This nearly doubles the population of High Point resulting in an economic boom to the entire Triad Area as hotel and motel rooms sell out and many residents rent out rooms, floors, or even their entire home for all or part of the 7 to 10 days during the market period.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on US 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at High Point, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at High Point, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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