This 106.2-mile journey from Benson, NC, to High Point, NC, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving on this particular route. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $17. Given its manageable length and local road focus, this drive offers a straightforward way to travel within the Southeast region. It's a practical option for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Benson, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi
52m
West Front Street
17.3 mi
24m
Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi
11m
NC 27
8.9 mi
13m
US 29
7.1 mi
7m
Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi
5m
East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.3 mi
4m
I 85
2.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Isaac Brooks Highway
— 43.4 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson, NC and High Point, NC.
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Start on US 301; NC 242
69 ft·4 sec·North Wall Street
2
Turn right onto West Lambert Drive
186 ft·10 sec·West Lambert Drive
3
Turn right onto North Ellis Drive
144 ft·7 sec·North Ellis Drive
4
Turn right onto NC 50; NC 242
158 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto NC 50; NC 242
73 ft·1 sec·West Main Street
6
Continue on NC 50; NC 242
0.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
7
Continue on NC 27
8.9 mi·13 min·NC 27
8
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Leslie Campbell Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
165 ft·6 sec·Leslie Campbell Avenue
10
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·Leslie Campbell Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
191 ft·6 sec·Leslie Campbell Avenue
12
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
0.4 mi·50 sec·Leslie Campbell Avenue
13
Merge onto US 421; NC 27
3.3 mi·4 min·East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
14
Turn left onto US 401; US 421; NC 27; NC 210
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
15
Turn right onto US 421 TRK
0.5 mi·1 min·South 10th Street
16
Turn right onto US 421
17 mi·24 min·West Front Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the ramp onto US 421
0.4 mi·52 sec·US 421
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 421; NC 87 BYP
10 mi·11 min·Sanford Bypass
19
Continue on US 421
0.4 mi·28 sec·Boone Trail Road
20
Continue on US 421
43 mi·52 min·Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 421
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 421
Exit 197Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, CharlotteUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
0.8 mi·1 min·US 421
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, CharlotteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 85; US 421
4.8 mi·5 min·Greensboro Urban Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.4 mi·2 min·I 85
Toward I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
7.1 mi·7 min·US 29
Toward US 29 SouthUse the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward South Main Street, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only 106.2 miles and takes under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in High Point with plenty of the day remaining. With no highway segments, you'll be passing through various local areas, so be mindful of potential traffic lights and local speed limits. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $17, so you likely won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.
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 53.1 miles from Benson, NC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 55m
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 Benson, 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 Benson, NC
This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Benson, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Isaac Brooks Highway for about 43.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 104.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
89 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
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 197
Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durha...
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89.2 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem,...
7
97.2 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
104.4 mi into trip|~2h 15m 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
$16.62 one way
$33.25 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.18
$36.35
premium
$4.70
$19.67
$39.35
diesel
$5.61
$23.47
$46.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Benson, NC
Late night
in Benson on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
High Point, NC
Late night
in High Point on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
SW 8 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
48°F
Sanford, NC
53 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
39 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
2h 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 106.2-mile route, as there's a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local thoroughfares for the full 1 hour and 51 minutes. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be engaging with the road more frequently, making for a dynamic driving experience. Keep an eye on your navigation, as frequent turns are a defining characteristic of this drive.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.4 mi on Isaac Brooks Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 106.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 89 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.2 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Benson, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Durham and Charlotte.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.4 miles on Isaac Brooks Highway. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 89 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.2 miles (US 421): 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.
