Origin
High Point, NC
Late night in High Point on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Point, NC to Spencer, 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
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spencer, NC
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Trip Overview
This quick 33.3-mile drive from High Point, NC, to Spencer, NC, can be completed in about 43 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily travel on major roadways, with 85% of the journey on highways, including US 29 and I-85. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, so budget-friendly is an understatement. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this into an overnight trip; you can easily experience it all in one go. This route stays within the Southeast region and North Carolina, offering a straightforward transition between two familiar points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| I 85 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| I 285 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Long Ferry Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Salisbury Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Market Center Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Surrett Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 18.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Spencer, 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
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 29; US 64; US 70
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 64; US 70
9
Continue on US 29; US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 70
10
Continue on I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
11
Merge onto I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 85; US 52
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85; US 52
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward Long Ferry Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Long Ferry Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Ferry Road
15
Turn left onto US 29; US 70; NC 150
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Salisbury Avenue
16
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
1st Street
17
Turn slight left onto South Iredell Avenue
484 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Iredell Avenue
18
Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue
338 ft
·
14 sec
·
Carolina Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
South Carolina Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 30.7 — 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.
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 29; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64...
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Merge onto I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Long Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 81
Toward Long Ferry Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Spencer, NC
Late night in Spencer on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 highway-focused experience for most of this 33.3-mile trip, with 85% of your time spent on major roads like US 29 and I-85. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.6 miles on US 29, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway driving, be prepared for potential variations as you approach your destination. This road profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency and direct travel over winding scenic byways.
85% 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: 18.6 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and I 85. 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
8/10
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 33.3 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 16.9 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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: 33.3 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 (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on US 29. 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 Spencer, 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 16.9 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spencer, 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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