Origin
Bladenboro, NC
Late night in Bladenboro on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bladenboro, 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
3h 3m
Distance
152.9 mi
246 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bladenboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This 152.9-mile drive from Bladenboro, NC, to High Point, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 3 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 220, Andrew Jackson Highway, and American Indian Highway, with 62% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $24. Given its straightforward nature and reasonable duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from Bladenboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 220 | 62.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 20.2 mi | 23m |
| American Indian Highway | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| I 74 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Seaboard Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bladenboro, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on this road
101 ft
·
9 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto NC 131; NC 242; NC 410
195 ft
·
16 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto NC 211 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Seaboard Street
4
Continue on NC 211 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Seaboard Drive
5
Continue on NC 211 Business
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Seaboard Street
6
Turn sharp left onto NC 211
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway
7
Turn straight onto NC 41; NC 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
8
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Water Street
9
Enter roundabout onto North Water Street
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Water Street
10
Continue on North Water Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Water Street
11
Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Carthage Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Merge onto I 95; US 301
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95; US 301
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
16
Merge onto I 74; US 74
18 mi
·
19 min
·
American Indian Highway
17
Continue on US 74
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
11 mi
·
11 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 220
Use the left lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 74
Exit 80
Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Use the slight right lane.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Green Drive East
26
Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road
168 ft
·
3 sec
·
Triangle Lake Road
27
Continue on East Green Drive
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this drive offers flexibility; you can leave Bladenboro, NC, at your leisure. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time in High Point, NC, or a mid-morning start if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll only have one major stretch of 62.7 miles on US 220, so plan your single stop accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that longest stretch, as gas availability might be more spaced out.
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 76.5 miles from Bladenboro, NC, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
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 Bladenboro, 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 Bladenboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 152.9 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Bladenboro, 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 220 for about 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.5 miles from Bladenboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 220 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 21.4 and 135.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
6
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
71.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
8
77.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
9
135.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.91 one way
$47.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.76 | $67.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.05 | $7.34 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Rockingham, NC
76 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
7 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
3h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 152.9-mile route, with 62% of your travel time spent on faster roads. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 62.7 miles on US 220, providing a good opportunity to cover distance efficiently. While the main roads like US 220, Andrew Jackson Highway, and American Indian Highway offer a consistent driving experience, be prepared for the road to feel more like a traditional highway for a significant portion of the 3-hour trip.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on US 220.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 220 and Andrew Jackson Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 152.9 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 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Bladenboro, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Rockingham and Winston-Salem.
Rockingham
21 mi in
|
~30m
Winston-Salem
135.2 mi in
|
~2h 41m
|
via I 74
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 3h 3m. Total distance: 152.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on US 220. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at High Point, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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