This 228.9-mile drive from High Point, NC to Edenton, NC takes approximately 4 hours and 27 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via US 29 and I-40 East, with a portion on Wade Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, this route offers an economical journey through the Southeast region of North Carolina. It's a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments than a pure interstate experience. This trip is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.4 miles from High Point, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
80 mi
1h 26m
I 40
67.1 mi
1h 17m
US 13
33 mi
42m
I 87
16.8 mi
17m
US 29
14.4 mi
16m
I 440
9.2 mi
11m
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi
3m
South Main Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 80 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Edenton, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.8 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
3
Merge onto US 29
8.5 mi·9 min·US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
5.9 mi·6 min·US 29
Toward US 29, US 70Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi·42 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
30 mi·34 min·I 40
Toward I 40 East: RaleighUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728
3.1 mi·3 min·Wade Avenue
Exit 289Toward Wade AvenueUse the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
9
Merge onto I 440; US 1
9.2 mi·11 min·I 440; US 1
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·57 sec
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, GreenvilleUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 87; US 64; US 264
17 mi·17 min·I 87; US 64; US 264
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
80 mi·1 hr 26 min·US 64
13
Continue on US 13; US 17
33 mi·42 min·US 13; US 17
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Dr Martin L. King Jr AvenueUse the right lane.
15
Turn right onto West Albemarle Street
1.2 mi·2 min·West Albemarle Street
16
Turn right onto US 17 Business; NC 32
0.2 mi·37 sec·North Broad Street
17
Turn left onto East Queen Street
429 ft·20 sec·East Queen Street
18
Turn right onto Court Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Court Street
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Arrive at destination
Court Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 27-minute duration for this 228.9-mile trip, departing in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $37, you have flexibility in your pacing. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent directional changes. A good tip for this route would be to ensure your vehicle is topped off with fuel before leaving High Point, as the local road nature might mean fewer readily available large gas stations compared to interstate travel. This straightforward drive is best enjoyed without rushing.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.4 miles from High Point, NC, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 50 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.4 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edenton, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving High Point, 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 High Point, NC
This is one driving day of about 228.9 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from High Point, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 10.5 and 96.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.5 mi into trip|~13m in|US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29, US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 29, US 70
6
16.5 mi into trip|~20m in|I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
53.2 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
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83.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|SR 1728 / Wade Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728 / Wade Avenue toward Wade Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
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96.3 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.79 one way
$67.59 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$37.14
$74.28
premium
$4.49
$40.48
$80.96
diesel
$4.80
$43.22
$86.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.7
0
$24.03
$10.99
Efficient EV
57.2
0
$20.03
$9.16
EV Truck/SUV
91.6
1
$32.05
$14.65
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
High Point, NC
Morning
in High Point on Sunday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph42% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 1:50PM EDT until July 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:40PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Destination
Edenton, NC
Morning
in Edenton on Sunday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 1:50PM EDT until July 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:40PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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
2 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
4h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with zero percent on highways. This means you'll be engaging with local roads for the entire 228.9 miles. The absence of long highway stretches suggests a more varied driving experience, potentially with more traffic lights and intersections to navigate. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' mentioned, the profile indicates a continuous engagement with local routes rather than long, uninterrupted high-speed segments. This type of drive often offers a more intimate look at the communities you pass through.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near US 29.
Driving Effort9/10
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 228.9 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 10.5 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
922 ft10 ft
Total Climb
256 ft
Total Descent
1,168 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
Elevation Range
912 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between High Point, NC and Edenton, NC, road signs point toward Wilson and Greenville.
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...
Edenton is the seat of Chowan County on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. This little town of about 5,000 has a lot going on for it. For starters, it is claimed to be the first European settlement in the state of North Carolina.
Top landmarks
•Chowan County Courthouse — county courthouse in Edenton, United States of America
•St. Paul's Church, Edenton — church in North Carolina, United States
•James Iredell House — historic house in North Carolina, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 228.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Edenton, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Edenton, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
