Origin
High Point, NC
Late night in High Point on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Rockingham, 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 32m
Distance
79.6 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockingham, NC
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Trip Overview
High Point to Rockingham is 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m via I 74 and US 220, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, primarily highway drive that makes for an easy day trip. If you're looking for a quick transit between these two areas without much fuss, this is a practical option.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from High Point, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 72.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 220 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| East Green Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Russell Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Green Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Park Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Hancock Street | <0.1 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 Rockingham, 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
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220
Exit 22
Toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Green Street
9
Turn right onto North Hancock Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Hancock Street
10
Turn right onto West Washington Street
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Washington Street
11
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under two hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure time. You can leave anytime and still arrive well before evening. With only 79.6 miles and a fuel cost of around $12, you won't need extensive planning for stops. Consider filling up your tank before you leave High Point to ensure you have ample fuel for the entire 72.3-mile stretch on I 74. You likely won't need to stop for gas or a long break, but a quick stretch at one of the many exits along I 74 is always a good idea.
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 39.8 miles from High Point, NC, or about 46m 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockingham, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving High Point, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from High Point, NC
This is one driving day of about 79.6 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 79.3 — 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
|
~1m in
|
East Green Drive
Turn right onto East Green Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
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
4
79.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
West Green Street
Turn left onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.45 one way
$24.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Rockingham, NC
Late night in Rockingham on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live 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
1h 32m 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?
This drive is 96% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 72.3 miles on I 74. You'll transition to surface roads like East Green Drive closer to your destination. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate the highway sections.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and US 220. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Green Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (East Green Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Arriving in Rockingham, NC
Full guide →Rockingham is a city in North Carolina.
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 32m. Total distance: 79.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
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. 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: at 0.8 miles (East Green Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 74): 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 Rockingham, 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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