High Point to Pine Level is 178.7 miles and takes about 3h 43m via I 74, American Indian Highway, and Andrew Jackson Highway, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With just one recommended stop and a fairly direct path, it's a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two locations without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.4 miles from High Point, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
72.3 mi
1h 20m
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi
36m
Andrew Jackson Highway
27.2 mi
29m
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi
16m
Seven Creeks Highway
7.8 mi
13m
US 220
4.8 mi
6m
Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi
5m
New Britton Highway East
3.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 72.3 mi, about 1h 20m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~627 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,072
Quietest
2 AM
~37 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Pine Level, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Russell Avenue
0.4 mi·55 sec·East Russell Avenue
3
Turn left onto Park Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Park Street
4
Turn right onto East Green Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·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 22Toward US 220 South: RockinghamUse 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
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
15
Continue on US 74; NC 130
17 mi·18 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 701 Bypass
1.2 mi·2 min·Powell Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
0.2 mi·15 sec·Jk Powell Boulevard
19
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
0.5 mi·51 sec·Powell Boulevard
20
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
1.4 mi·2 min·South J K Powell Boulevard
21
Turn left onto NC 130
0.3 mi·33 sec·West Love Mill Road
22
Turn straight onto NC 130
1.5 mi·2 min·Vinson Boulevard
23
Continue on NC 130
3.4 mi·6 min·New Britton Highway East
24
Turn right onto NC 905
7.8 mi·13 min·Seven Creeks Highway
25
Turn right onto M M Ray Road
0.6 mi·1 min·M M Ray Road
26
Turn left onto Pine Level Church Road
1.9 mi·7 min·Pine Level Church Road
27
Arrive at destination
Pine Level Church Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short drive of under four hours, you can easily complete it in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to give yourself ample time. With only one recommended stop, you can decide on the fly if you need a break or want to push through. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 72.3-mile stretch on I 74, as services might be more spread out. The approximate $27 fuel cost is a good baseline for planning, but always factor in potential price variations.
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 89.4 miles from High Point, NC, or about 1h 47m 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 39 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.4 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Level, 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 178.7 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 I 74 for about 72.3 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 160 — 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|~1m in|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|~5m in|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|~1h 25m in|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.
6
160 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.06 one way
$52.12 round trip
$3.70/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.18
$29.41
$58.82
premium
$4.59
$32.26
$64.53
diesel
$5.68
$39.93
$79.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.6
0
$18.76
$8.58
Efficient EV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
EV Truck/SUV
71.5
0
$25.02
$11.44
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
High Point, NC
Morning
in High Point on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 13 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pine Level, NC
Morning
in Pine Level on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
SW 3 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
1 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
3h 43m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 43% of this drive is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 72.3 miles on I 74 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mix of highway cruising and potentially more local traffic as you move onto American Indian Highway and Andrew Jackson Highway. This suggests a change in pace as you leave the interstate environment.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 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 Effort5/10
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 178.7 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: 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.
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...
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 178.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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 6 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pine Level, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
