Laurinburg, NC to High Point, NC is 105 miles and takes about 2h 3m via US 220 and I-74, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within North Carolina, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. With 85% of the trip on highways, it's a focused journey designed for efficiency. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, making it a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this if you're looking for a quick, no-frills transit between these two NC cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.5 miles from Laurinburg, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 220
62.7 mi
1h 11m
I 74
15.4 mi
17m
Andrew Jackson Highway
11.3 mi
14m
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi
11m
East Green Drive
1.7 mi
3m
West Church Street
1.5 mi
2m
US 1
1.1 mi
1m
South Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurinburg, NC and High Point, NC.
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Start on US 15 Business; US 401 Business; US 501 Business
39 ft·8 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 74 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·West Church Street
3
Continue on US 74 BUS; NC 79
11 mi·14 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
11 mi·11 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 311Toward US 1: RockinghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·US 1
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi·6 min·US 220
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 220
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: AsheboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
15 mi·17 min·I 74
Exit 80Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-SalemUse the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Green Drive East
12
Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road
168 ft·3 sec·Triangle Lake Road
13
Continue on East Green Drive
1.7 mi·3 min·East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi·13 sec·South Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given its relatively short duration of just over two hours, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive well before lunch, or even head out in the afternoon. The longest continuous stretch is 62.7 miles on US 220, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a $16 fuel cost estimate, it's unlikely you'll need extensive refueling. Because the drive is so direct and primarily highway-focused, there aren't many points that demand a specific stop; however, keep an eye on your GPS for the transition from US 220 to I-74 to ensure you're on the most efficient path.
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 52.5 miles from Laurinburg, NC, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laurinburg, 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 Laurinburg, NC
This is one driving day of about 105 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Laurinburg, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 220 for about 62.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.8 and 87.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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12.8 mi into trip|~16m in|US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.3 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
5
23.6 mi into trip|~28m in|US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
29.5 mi into trip|~36m in|US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
9
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.42 one way
$32.84 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.95
$35.91
premium
$4.70
$19.43
$38.87
diesel
$5.61
$23.18
$46.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.5
0
$11.02
$5.04
Efficient EV
26.3
0
$9.19
$4.20
EV Truck/SUV
42
0
$14.70
$6.72
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Laurinburg, NC
Morning
in Laurinburg on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
S 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
High Point, NC
Morning
in High Point on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Troy, NC
53 mi in
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
6 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
2h 3m 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?
This route leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 85% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US 220 and I-74. Expect stretches of relatively uninterrupted driving, including one segment of 62.7 miles primarily on US 220. The character of the drive is predominantly that of a functional highway transit, prioritizing speed and directness. While there might be brief transitions onto local roads, the overall experience is one of efficient travel on well-established routes. You'll likely encounter consistent road conditions typical of interstates and US highways.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on US 220.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 220 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.8 miles in near US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 105 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 12.8 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Laurinburg, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Laurinburg is a town in North Carolina. In many ways, Laurinburg is your typical rural North Carolina town, trying to find ways to evolve in the 21st century. There are some examples of historic Carolinan architecture 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 105 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on US 220. 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 High Point, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at High Point, NC before heading back.
