Andrews, NC to High Point, NC is 253.6 miles and takes about 5h 7m via US 74, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within North Carolina, connecting the western part of the state to the central Piedmont region. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable distance, it's a solid choice for a single-day drive. Plan for a steady pace as you cover the 253.6 miles, with most of your travel on well-maintained highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.8 miles from Andrews, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 74
168.4 mi
3h 14m
US 19
59.4 mi
1h 15m
US Highway 19
9.9 mi
12m
I 74
9.8 mi
11m
North Main Street
3.6 mi
7m
Business 19
1.2 mi
2m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Cherry Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 74
— 168.4 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andrews, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Cherry Street
72 ft·10 sec·Cherry Street
2
Turn left onto US 19 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Continue on US 19 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·Business 19
4
Take the ramp onto US 19 Business
0.2 mi·12 sec·Business 19
Toward Bryson City
5
Merge onto US 19; US 74; US 129
6.9 mi·10 min·US 19; US 74; US 129
6
Continue on US 19; US 74
9.9 mi·12 min·US Highway 19
7
Turn left onto US 19; US 74
52 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 19; US 74
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74; US 64 Truck
168 mi·3 hr 14 min·US 74; US 64 Truck
Toward I 40 East: AshevilleUse the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto I 74
9.8 mi·11 min·I 74
Exit 196Toward I 74 East: High PointUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
11
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·29 sec·this road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi·7 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 5 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You'll want to leave Andrews with a full tank of gas, as the longest stretch without a significant break is 168.4 miles. Consider departing in the morning to give yourself ample daylight for the drive and to avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach High Point. While the route is mostly highway, keep an eye out for the few exits and potential changes in speed limits as you transition between sections of US 74 and other main roads.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 126.8 miles from Andrews, NC, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.4 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 56 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.8 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Andrews, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Andrews, NC
This is one driving day of about 253.6 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Andrews, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 74 for about 168.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 239.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 19 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto US 19 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 19 Business / Business 19
Take the ramp onto US 19 Business / Business 19 toward Bryson City
Navigation decision point
Toward Bryson City
4
18.6 mi into trip|~26m in|US 19; US 74
Turn left onto US 19; US 74
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 74; US 64 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74; US 64 Truck toward I 40 East: Asheville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 40 East: Asheville
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239.5 mi into trip|~4h 46m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.44 one way
$74.88 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$41.15
$82.29
premium
$4.49
$44.85
$89.70
diesel
$4.80
$47.88
$95.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.1
0
$26.63
$12.17
Efficient EV
63.4
0
$22.19
$10.14
EV Truck/SUV
101.4
1
$35.50
$16.23
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Andrews, NC
Late night
in Andrews on Sunday
Local time
2:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NW 0 to 5 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:41AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:31AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
High Point, NC
Late night
in High Point on Sunday
Local time
2:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:41AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:31AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 35
Park Closure: Park Headquarters Road is closed
Park Closure: Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 98% of the 253.6 miles on major roads like US 74. You'll experience a long stretch of 168.4 miles on US 74, which means extended periods of consistent cruising. Surface roads will only become a factor for a small portion of the trip, likely near the start or end points, as you navigate into and out of Andrews and High Point.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 168.4 mi on US 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 74 and US 19. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 19 Business / Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 19 Business / Business 19): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (US 19; US 74): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Highland Cotton Mills Village Historic District — historic district in High Point, North Carolina
•Pickett Cotton Mills — historic industrial property at 1200 Redding Drive in southwestern High Point, N...
The longest stretch is about 168.4 miles on US 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 19 Business / Business 19): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (US 19; US 74): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at High Point, NC before the return drive.
