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Trip from High Point, NC to Albemarle, 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 14m

Distance

50.1 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

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

Albemarle, NC

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 50.1-mile drive from High Point, NC, to Albemarle, NC, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes. Your journey will primarily utilize NC 109, NC 49, and US 52, with 84% of the route being highway driving. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, this trip is budget-friendly. The drive offers a direct connection between two points within the Southeast region, making it a convenient option for those looking to travel between these North Carolina cities without much fuss. It's a practical choice for a quick hop or a segment of a larger road trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 109 21.2 mi 29m
NC 49 7.9 mi 9m
US 52 5.1 mi 7m
NC 8 4.3 mi 6m
US 29 3.5 mi 3m
Liberty Drive 2.6 mi 5m
North 1st Street 1.3 mi 2m
South Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: NC 109 — 21.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn right onto West Market Center Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Market Center Drive
3

Turn left onto Surrett Drive

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Surrett Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
5

Merge onto US 29

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 29

2.3 mi · 2 min · US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

352 ft · 9 sec
8

Keep slight left at fork

157 ft · 13 sec
9

Turn left onto National Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · National Highway
10

Turn left onto Turner Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Turner Street
11

Continue on Liberty Drive

2.6 mi · 5 min · Liberty Drive
12

Turn left

0.1 mi · 9 sec
13

Turn straight onto NC 109

21 mi · 29 min · NC 109
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
15

Merge onto NC 49

7.9 mi · 9 min · NC 49
16

Turn slight left onto NC 8

4.3 mi · 6 min · NC 8
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 52

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 52
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto US 52 Business

1.3 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
19

Turn right onto West Main Street

138 ft · 5 sec · West Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Denton, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denton, NC

25 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

Thomasville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denton, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25 miles from High Point, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Depart onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | Surrett Drive

Turn left onto Surrett Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 29

Merge onto US 29

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
5.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
43.6 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | US 52

At end of road, turn left onto US 52

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.83 one way

$15.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.57 $17.13
premium $4.70 $9.27 $18.54
diesel $5.61 $11.06 $22.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15 0 $5.26 $2.40
Efficient EV 12.5 0 $4.38 $2.00
EV Truck/SUV 20 0 $7.01 $3.21

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 16, 2026

Origin

High Point, NC

Late night in High Point on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SW 8 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Albemarle, NC

Late night in Albemarle on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Denton, NC

25 mi in

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

40 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 14m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 50.1-mile stretch, with 84% of the drive on main roads. You'll be covering the longest uninterrupted segment of 21.2 miles on NC 109, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route transitions between NC 109, NC 49, and US 52, providing some variation in the road ahead. The overall profile suggests a drive where you can maintain a steady speed for much of the journey, making good time between High Point and Albemarle.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on NC 109.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 109 and NC 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Surrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in High Point, NC

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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 14m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on NC 109. 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 Albemarle, 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: near the start (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Surrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 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 Albemarle, 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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