Origin
Davidson, NC
Morning in Davidson on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davidson, NC to High Point, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davidson, NC
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Trip Overview
Davidson, NC to High Point, NC is 65.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via US 29 and I-85, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip focusing on efficient travel between these two cities. Plan for a drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and practical option for a single-day journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| I 85 | 18.6 mi | 20m |
| NC 152 | 7 mi | 10m |
| Deal Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| I 285 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Presbyterian Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Linwood Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Rocky River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 19.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidson, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
439 ft
·
34 sec
3
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Ridge Road
4
Turn right onto NC 115
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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North Main Street
5
Continue on NC 115
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mecklenburg Highway
6
Turn right onto Presbyterian Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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Presbyterian Road
7
Turn left onto Shearers Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Shearers Road
8
Turn right onto Rocky River Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Rocky River Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto NC 3
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Coddle Creek Highway
10
Turn right onto Williford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Williford Road
11
Turn right onto Linwood Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Linwood Road
12
Continue on Deal Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Deal Road
13
Turn slight right onto NC 152
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NC 152
14
Turn sharp left onto US 29; NC 152
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 29; NC 152
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; NC 152
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 29; NC 152
16
Enter roundabout onto NC 152
91 ft
·
1 sec
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NC 152
17
Continue on NC 152
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
NC 152
18
Enter roundabout onto NC 152
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
NC 152
19
Continue on NC 152
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
NC 152
20
Enter roundabout
164 ft
·
2 sec
21
Continue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
22
Merge onto I 85; US 601
15 mi
·
16 min
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I 85; US 601
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 70
Toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
26
Continue on US 29; US 64; US 70
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 64; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70
16 mi
·
17 min
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US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Davidson, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 40.6 and 63.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
40.6 mi into trip
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~57m in
|
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70 toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Win...
6
44.7 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 29; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
8
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 29; US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
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 Business North, US 29 North, US 70...
7
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.23 | $22.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
High Point, NC
Morning in High Point on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 17 at 11:32AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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
31 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 28m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a good portion of the drive on US 29, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.8 miles. Expect a dynamic feel as you transition between the open highway of I-85 and the arterial roads like NC 152. It's designed for getting you to your destination efficiently, rather than offering a leisurely cruise.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.6 miles in near I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.6 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 29; US 70): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Davidson, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
40.6 mi in
|
~57m
|
via I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
About the Cities
Starting in Davidson, NC
Full guide →Davidson is a small college town in North Carolina. It is known primarily for its association with Davidson College, and is a suburb of Charlotte. It has 15,106 residents (2020), of whom some 1,800 are students at the college. Though Davidson has been swallowed by the suburban growth of Charlotte, it has made an intentional effort to retain its small-town identity. As a result, the downtown and campus area do not have the characteristic sprawl of most American suburbs.
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.
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...
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 28m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on US 29. 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.
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 40.6 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 29; US 70): 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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