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Trip from High Point, NC to Valley Hill, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 33m

Distance

175.2 mi

282 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 21m ★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Valley Hill, NC, NC

Valley Hill, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

High Point, NC to Valley Hill, NC is 175.2 miles and takes about 3h 33m via I 85, US 29, and Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across North Carolina, staying within the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a straightforward journey. Given the relatively short duration, this is an easy one-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and any spontaneous stops you might want to make along the way.

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

87.6 miles from High Point, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 76.7 mi 1h 28m
US 29 18.6 mi 22m
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway 18.3 mi 19m
West Dixon Boulevard 15.7 mi 17m
Andrew Jackson Highway 14.3 mi 17m
East Dixon Boulevard 12 mi 17m
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway 7.6 mi 8m
I 285 3.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 76.7 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Valley Hill, 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

73 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 85; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 50 sec
Exit 10B Toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on US 74

7.6 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 74

1.8 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
16

Continue on US 74

12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the ramp onto US 74

16 mi · 17 min · West Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 74

18 mi · 19 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
19

Merge onto I 26; US 74

13 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Toward Asheville
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Hendersonville
21

Turn left onto Upward Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Upward Road
22

Turn right onto US 176; US 25 Business

2.1 mi · 4 min · Spartanburg Highway
Use the right lane.
23

Turn left onto NC 225

397 ft · 12 sec · Greenville Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto White Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · White Street
Use the right lane.
25

Turn left onto Kanuga Road

287 ft · 12 sec · Kanuga Road
26

Turn right onto Hebron Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Hebron Street
27

Turn left onto Willow Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Road
28

Turn left onto East Price Street

21 ft · 0 sec · East Price Street
29

Arrive at destination

East Price Street

Trip Plan

With a drive time of under four hours and a fuel cost estimated at $27, this is definitely a trip you can complete in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample daylight for the drive and any brief stops you might need. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 76.7 miles on I 85, so plan for a fuel or stretch break before or after that segment if needed. Since it's a one-day journey, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you, but an early start maximizes your options.

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 87.6 miles from High Point, NC, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.7 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 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87.6 miles or 1h 43m 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 Valley Hill, 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 175.2 miles and 3h 33m.

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 85 for about 76.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gastonia, NC

88 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

Concord, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belmont, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.6 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 85 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Hope House Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest City, North Carolina

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 137.6

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+18283672326

Visit website

French Express Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kannapolis, North Carolina

2.2 mi

Koco Java coffee llc

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salisbury, North Carolina

2.4 mi

French Quarter Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 75.1

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17043771715

Visit website

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 75.1

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+17045953344

Visit website

Hope House Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 137.6

Forest City, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+18283672326

Visit website

French Express Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17049325282

Visit website

Koco Java coffee llc

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 37.5

Salisbury, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+19802480633

Visit website

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Kannapolis

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17049251740

Visit website

Coffee & Cream

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.6

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19807778222

Visit website

Veni Vidi Vici Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+17043039008

Visit website

Editions - Coffee and Bookstore

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17049251406

Visit website

Canal Coffee Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 62.6

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

+19804395013

Visit website

The Speedpark at Concord Mills

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 62.6

Concord, North Carolina

+17045278464

Visit website

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 62.6

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+17044561955

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Visit Hendersonville

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 175.2

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18286939708

Visit website

Bell Tower Green

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.5

Salisbury, North Carolina

+17046370511

Visit website

Ray’s Splash Planet

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.1

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19803144729

Visit website

NASCAR Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 75.1

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17046544400

Visit website

North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 50

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+17049342320

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 173.5 — 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.
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...
8
101.2 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10B Toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
6
173.4 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | NC 225 / Greenville Highway

Turn left onto NC 225 / Greenville Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
173.5 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in | White Street

Turn right onto White Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.40 one way

$54.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.96 $59.91
premium $4.70 $32.43 $64.85
diesel $5.61 $38.68 $77.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.6 0 $18.40 $8.41
Efficient EV 43.8 0 $15.33 $7.01
EV Truck/SUV 70.1 0 $24.53 $11.21

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

High Point, NC

Late night in High Point on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Valley Hill, NC

Late night in Valley Hill on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 33m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 57% of it being on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 76.7 miles on I 85, which will feel like a typical interstate drive. As you transition to US 29 and Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway, the character of the road will likely change, potentially offering a different pace. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and potentially more local road driving as you approach your destination.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.7 mi on I 85.

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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 175.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Surrett Drive): 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; at 101.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between High Point, NC and Valley Hill, NC, road signs point toward Shelby and Asheville.

Shelby

101.2 mi in | ~1h 59m

Asheville

157.2 mi in | ~3h 6m | via I 26; US 74

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 3h 33m. Total distance: 175.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 76.7 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Valley Hill, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Surrett Drive): 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; at 101.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Valley Hill, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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