Randolph County I-73/I-74 Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Trip from High Point, NC to Maxton, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
110.5 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
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6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
High Point, NC
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Maxton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
High Point, NC to Maxton, NC is 110.5 miles and takes about 2h 13m via I 74 and Andrew Jackson Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll mostly be on the interstate, making for a straightforward drive. Plan for a quick trip, likely accomplished in a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.3 miles from High Point, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 72.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| East Hamlet Avenue | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 10.3 mi | 10m |
| US 220 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Hamlet Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Broad Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Green Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| NC 71 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 72.3 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Maxton, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Russell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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East Russell Avenue
3
Turn left onto Park Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Park Street
4
Turn right onto East Green Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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East Green Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 74
72 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 220
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220
Exit 22
Toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broad Avenue
9
Continue on US 74 BUS
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamlet Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
466 ft
·
11 sec
·
Raleigh Street
11
Turn right onto US 74 BUS
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Spring Street
12
Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Hamlet Avenue
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 74
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
American Indian Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs
16
Turn right onto NC 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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NC 71
17
Arrive at destination
NC 130
Trip Plan
Given the short 2h 13m duration, you have flexibility with departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Maxton with plenty of daylight left. The $18 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry much about gas on this 110.5-mile trip, but it's always wise to top off before you leave High Point. Since the longest stretch on I 74 is over 70 miles, consider taking a brief break before you need to exit the interstate. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 74 to Andrew Jackson Highway, as this is where the driving environment changes.
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 55.3 miles from High Point, NC, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 3m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maxton, 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 110.5 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from High Point, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 72.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Randolph County I-73/I-74 Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Ellerbe Rest Area
1.9 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 109.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Green Drive
Turn right onto East Green Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
74.8 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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US 220
Take the exit onto US 220 toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward US 220 South: Rockingham
6
98.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
109.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.58 one way
$35.15 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $23.27 | $46.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Origin
High Point, NC
Evening in High Point on Wednesday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 7 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 1 at 8:31AM EDT until June 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Destination
Maxton, NC
Evening in Maxton on Wednesday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 0 to 6 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 1 at 8:31AM EDT until June 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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 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 13m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 71% of the 110.5 miles on interstates like I 74. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 72.3 miles on I 74 before transitioning to surface roads like East Hamlet Avenue and Andrew Jackson Highway. Expect a relatively continuous flow of traffic on the interstate sections, with more local traffic and intersections as you get closer to Maxton.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.3 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and East Hamlet Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Green Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles (East Green Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
922 ft
180 ft
Total Climb
346 ft
Total Descent
1,074 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
Elevation Range
742 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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...
Arriving in Maxton, NC
Full guide →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 13m. Total distance: 110.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.3 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (East Green Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maxton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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