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Trip from Coats, 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

2h 7m

Distance

99 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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Coats, NC

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Trip Overview

This 99-mile journey from Coats, NC to High Point, NC is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Isaac Brooks Highway and West Front Street, with a small portion on Sanford Bypass, contributing to its turn-heavy local feel. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest continuous stretch is manageable at 43.4 miles, you'll find plenty of flexibility in how you pace this drive. Both locations are within the Southeast region, keeping the scenery consistent throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

49.5 miles from Coats, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

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
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
West Stewart Street 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Isaac Brooks Highway — 43.4 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

124 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto NC 55

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North McKinley Street
3

Turn left onto NC 27

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Stewart Street
4

Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue
5

Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

165 ft · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
6

Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
7

Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

191 ft · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
8

Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
9

Merge onto US 421; NC 27

3.3 mi · 4 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
10

Turn left onto US 401; US 421; NC 27; NC 210

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
11

Turn right onto US 421 TRK

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 10th Street
12

Turn right onto US 421

17 mi · 24 min · West Front Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the ramp onto US 421

0.4 mi · 52 sec · US 421
Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto US 421; NC 87 BYP

10 mi · 11 min · Sanford Bypass
15

Continue on US 421

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Boone Trail Road
16

Continue on US 421

43 mi · 52 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto US 421

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 421
Exit 197 Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 421

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 421
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 85; US 421

4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 85
Toward I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
21

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29

7.1 mi · 7 min · US 29
Toward US 29 South Use the slight right lane.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward South Main Street, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 99-mile distance and 2h 7m duration, this route offers excellent flexibility for departure times. You can easily tackle this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel cost of around $15, it’s a budget-friendly excursion. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll be making frequent turns on local roads like Isaac Brooks Highway and West Front Street; a specific tip is to ensure your GPS is updated to accurately reflect these local road configurations. Since there are no mandated stops, you can choose to depart early to maximize your time in High Point or leave later and enjoy a more relaxed morning.

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 49.5 miles from Coats, NC, or about 1h 7m 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 22 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 45m

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 Coats, 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 Coats, NC

This is one driving day of about 99 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Coats, 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.

human settlement in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sanford, NC

50 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

Sanford, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sanford, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Coats, 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.

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.6

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.6

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.3

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.3

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 35.3

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 28.3

Sanford, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 35.3

Sanford, North Carolina

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 35.3

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Hawk Manor Falconry

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 14.1

Lillington, North Carolina

+19109845196

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 99

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84.8

Greensboro, North Carolina

+13368529721

Visit website

Raven Rock State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 14.1

Lillington, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+19108934888

Visit website

Kiwanis Family Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 35.3

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19197758247

Visit website

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.9

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

The Pint Sized Pasture

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 28.3

Sanford, North Carolina

+19194984466

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 97.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | Leslie Campbell Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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...
8
81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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
89.9 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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
97.1 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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

$15.48 one way

$30.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.93 $33.85
premium $4.70 $18.32 $36.65
diesel $5.61 $21.86 $43.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.7 0 $10.40 $4.75
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.66 $3.96
EV Truck/SUV 39.6 0 $13.86 $6.34

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Coats, NC

Late night in Coats on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Late night in High Point on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

S 0 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

48°F

Sanford, NC

50 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

41 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 7m 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?

Expect a road with a distinctly local character on this 99-mile route, as evidenced by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Only about 11% of your journey will be on highways, meaning you'll navigate a series of local roads for most of the trip. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 43.4 miles along Isaac Brooks Highway, offering a substantial stretch of uninterrupted driving before you encounter more turns. This route isn't about high-speed cruising; rather, it's a more intimate connection with the landscape as you transition from one community to another.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 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 4.3 miles in near Leslie Campbell Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 17 significant decision points across 99 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 4.3 miles (Leslie Campbell Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.9 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 Coats, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Durham and Charlotte.

Durham

81.7 mi in | ~1h 46m | via US 421

Charlotte

81.7 mi in | ~1h 46m | via US 421

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 2h 7m. Total distance: 99 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m 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 4.3 miles (Leslie Campbell Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.9 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.

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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