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Trip from Garner, 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 40m

Distance

94.9 mi

153 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 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

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Garner, NC

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Trip Overview

This 94.9-mile drive from Garner, NC, to High Point, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within North Carolina. The route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," suggesting you'll be navigating through towns and along local roads rather than major highways. This makes it a good choice if you prefer a more engaged driving experience over a simple interstate cruise. Given the short duration, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and return times.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Garner, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Garner Road — —
Rush Street — —
Ileagnes Road — —
South Saunders Street — —
I 40 West — —
Dan K Moore Freeway — —
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway — —
I 85 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Garner Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Benson Road

26 ft · 8 sec · Benson Road
2

Turn left onto West Garner Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Garner Road
3

Turn left onto Rush Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Rush Street
4

Continue on Ileagnes Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Ileagnes Road
5

Turn right onto South Saunders Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Saunders Street
6

Take the exit left toward I 40 West, US 64 West: Durham

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 40 West, US 64 West: Durham
7

Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
8

Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
9

Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

67 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
10

Keep slight right

7.7 mi · 9 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

5.4 mi · 5 min · I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
12

Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

7.1 mi · 7 min · US 29 South
13

Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street, Downtown
14

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 94.9-mile journey, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to make the most of your day in High Point, NC. With a drive time of just 1 hour and 40 minutes, you won't need to worry about splitting the trip or extensive rest stops, though brief breaks are always a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $15 cost suggests a reliance on local stations. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction due to the "turn-heavy local drive" nature, so plan for your navigation to be active throughout the journey.

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 47.4 miles from Garner, NC, or about 50m into the drive.

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 21 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 50m 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 22m

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 Garner, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Garner, NC

This is one driving day of about 94.9 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Garner, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hillsborough, NC

47 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.

Popular next leg

Hillsborough, NC to High Point, NC

56 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Cary, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillsborough, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Garner, 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 Restaurant

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.8

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 13.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+19197831883

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.8

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19197814810

Visit website

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

1922

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 33.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+19849994195

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.1

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19842191215

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.2

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 61

Burlington, North Carolina

EVgo Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.2

Haw River, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 54.2

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 61

Burlington, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13365840201

Visit website

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+19199963141

Visit website

Graham Regional Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 54.2

Haw River, North Carolina

+13365706718

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 94.9

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Gold Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 40.7

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19197321270

Visit website

Piedmont Wildlife Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27.1

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19194890900

Visit website

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 81.3

Greensboro, North Carolina

+13368529721

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 61

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Lake Benson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Garner, North Carolina

+19197734442

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.84 one way

$29.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.23 $32.45
premium $4.70 $17.56 $35.13
diesel $5.61 $20.95 $41.91

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: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.96 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.29 $6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Garner, NC

Late night in Garner on Sunday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Late night in High Point on Sunday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Hillsborough, NC

47 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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 40m 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 driving experience defined by frequent turns rather than long, sweeping stretches. This "turn-heavy local drive" profile means you'll likely be navigating through various communities and along secondary roads, with 0% highway share. There isn't a "longest stretch" of uninterrupted driving to note, emphasizing the stop-and-go nature of this route. The road personality will likely involve varying speed limits and more frequent intersections as you make your way across the landscape. It’s a route where attentiveness to navigation will be key.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Garner Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Garner, NC to High Point, NC is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Garner, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 40m. Total distance: 94.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Garner, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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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