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Trip from Burnsville, 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

1h 49m

Distance

75.3 mi

121 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Burnsville, NC, NC

Burnsville, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

This straightforward 75.3-mile drive from Burnsville, NC to High Point, NC is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes. The route is primarily focused on highway driving, with 68% of the journey on higher-speed roads, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B within the Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this is an economical option for a short road trip. There are no planned stops, suggesting a direct journey, but you'll want to be mindful of fuel and rest needs before setting out.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.7 miles from Burnsville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 109 21.4 mi 30m
Millingport Road 13.7 mi 19m
NC 742 11.6 mi 16m
NC 49 10.8 mi 12m
US 29 4 mi 4m
Running Creek Church Road 3.2 mi 4m
South Main Street 2.9 mi 5m
Liberty Drive 2.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: NC 109 — 21.4 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, NC and High Point, NC.

1

Start on NC 742

12 mi · 16 min · NC 742
2

Continue on NC 205

1.7 mi · 3 min · NC 205
3

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27

1.4 mi · 2 min · NC 24; NC 27
4

Turn sharp right onto Running Creek Church Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Running Creek Church Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto Millingport Road

14 mi · 19 min · Millingport Road
6

Continue on South Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
7

Turn right onto NC 49

11 mi · 12 min · NC 49
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 26 sec
9

Turn left onto NC 109

21 mi · 30 min · NC 109
10

Turn right onto Liberty Drive

2.6 mi · 5 min · Liberty Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on Turner Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Turner Street
12

Turn right onto National Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · National Highway
13

Turn slight right

424 ft · 11 sec
Use the right lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
15

Merge onto US 29

4.0 mi · 4 min · US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Given its manageable 1 hour and 49-minute duration, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous day trip from Burnsville to High Point. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. Since the route is mostly highway and covers just 75.3 miles, you can easily complete it without needing to split the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on NC 109, and consider a brief stop for gas and a stretch before you begin if needed to ensure a comfortable trip with a $12 fuel estimate.

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 37.7 miles from Burnsville, NC, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.4 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 17 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 miles or 54m 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 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 Burnsville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Burnsville, NC

This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Burnsville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 109 for about 21.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and the county seat of Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albemarle, NC

38 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

Locust, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Badin, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Burnsville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Milk & Honey Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakboro, North Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.8

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

Visit website

Milk & Honey Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.8

Oakboro, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

Visit website

Greater Grounds Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16.1

Locust, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17047815119

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 75.3

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Locust City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 16.1

Locust, North Carolina

+17048885260

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 75.3

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 73.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
14.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | Running Creek Church Road

Turn sharp right onto Running Creek Church Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Liberty Drive

Turn right onto Liberty Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | US 29

Merge onto US 29

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward South Main Street, Archdale

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, Archdale
6
73.6 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.78 one way

$23.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.88 $25.75
premium $4.70 $13.94 $27.87
diesel $5.61 $16.63 $33.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.6 0 $7.91 $3.61
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.59 $3.01
EV Truck/SUV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Burnsville, NC

Morning in Burnsville on Sunday

Local time

7:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Morning in High Point on Sunday

Local time

7:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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 49m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 75.3-mile route, with 68% of your time spent on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches like the 21.4-mile segment on NC 109, offering a consistent pace. The drive will likely feel efficient, with Millingport Road and NC 742 providing the transitions between these more direct sections. While not a winding scenic byway, this route prioritizes getting you to your destination promptly, with a clear progression through the North Carolina landscape.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on NC 109.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 109 and Millingport Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near Running Creek Church Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (Running Creek Church Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 65.1 miles (Liberty Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 1h 49m. Total distance: 75.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on NC 109. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 14.8 miles (Running Creek Church Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 65.1 miles (Liberty Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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