Origin
High Point, NC
Late night in High Point on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Southmont, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southmont, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 31-mile drive from High Point, NC to Southmont, NC takes about 43 minutes to complete and is easily manageable as a day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. The route utilizes a mix of main roads including Richard Childress Freeway and Cotton Grove Road, with 55% of the drive on highways. It offers a straightforward travel experience, making it ideal for those looking for a simple, direct connection between these two North Carolina locations. No overnight stays are recommended, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Childress Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| Cotton Grove Road | 8 mi | 13m |
| US 29 | 7 mi | 7m |
| Baptist Childrens Home Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lexington Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Market Center Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mount Calvary Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Richard Childress Freeway
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Southmont, 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
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Mount Calvary Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mount Calvary Road
8
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Avenue
9
Turn right onto Baptist Childrens Home Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Baptist Childrens Home Road
10
Continue on Lake Road
353 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lake Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
12
Merge onto I 85
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Richard Childress Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 91
Toward NC 8: Lexington, Southmont
14
Turn left onto NC 8
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Cotton Grove Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
NC 8
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 85 / Richard Childress Freeway
Merge onto I 85 / Richard Childress Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward NC 8: Lexington, Southmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91
Toward NC 8: Lexington, Southmont
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NC 8 / Cotton Grove Road
Turn left onto NC 8 / Cotton Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Southmont, NC
Late night in Southmont on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
43m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this 31-mile route, with a significant 55% of the journey occurring on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles on the Richard Childress Freeway, providing a period of steady travel. As you transition from the freeway, you'll navigate roads like Cotton Grove Road and US 29, which will likely offer a different driving pace. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway segments and potentially more local road conditions as you approach Southmont. The road's personality shifts, offering a varied driving experience.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Richard Childress Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Surrett Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 12.6 miles (I 85 / Richard Childress Freeway): 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.
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 43m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Richard Childress Freeway. 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 Southmont, 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: 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; at 12.6 miles (I 85 / Richard Childress Freeway): 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 Southmont, 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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