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Trip from Lumberton, NC to High Point, NC

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

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

138.5 mi

223 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m

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

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Lumberton, NC

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 138.5-mile drive from Lumberton, NC, to High Point, NC, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 220, with portions of Andrew Jackson Highway and American Indian Highway also part of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, this highway-focused route offers a practical way to travel within the Southeast region. It's a direct path, ideal for those looking for an efficient transit rather than an extended exploration.

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

69.3 miles from Lumberton, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 220 62.7 mi 1h 11m
Andrew Jackson Highway 20.2 mi 23m
American Indian Highway 18.5 mi 19m
I 74 15.4 mi 17m
G R Kindley Freeway 10.5 mi 11m
I 95 4.8 mi 5m
East Green Drive 1.7 mi 3m
Carthage Road 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 220 — 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, NC and High Point, NC.

1

Start on North Water Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Water Street
2

Enter roundabout onto North Water Street

219 ft · 3 sec · North Water Street
3

Continue on North Water Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Water Street
4

Turn straight onto Carthage Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
6

Merge onto I 95; US 301

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 95; US 301
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
9

Merge onto I 74; US 74

18 mi · 19 min · American Indian Highway
10

Continue on US 74

20 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74

11 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 311 Toward US 1: Rockingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto US 1

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
14

Turn straight onto US 220

4.4 mi · 6 min · US 220
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 220

0.4 mi · 36 sec · US 220
Use the left lane.
16

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: Asheboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

15 mi · 17 min · I 74
Exit 80 Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem Use the slight right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Green Drive East
19

Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

168 ft · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road
20

Continue on East Green Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the modest 2-hour 41-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll likely only need one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 62.7-mile stretch on US 220, as services might be less frequent there. Planning your departure to avoid peak traffic in either Lumberton or High Point can make your arrival smoother, and the $22 fuel estimate should be easy to budget for.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.3 miles from Lumberton, NC, or about 1h 21m 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 30 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 11m

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 Lumberton, 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 Lumberton, NC

This is one driving day of about 138.5 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Lumberton, 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 US 220 for about 62.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Seven Lakes, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seven Lakes, NC

69 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

Laurinburg, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockingham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.3 miles from Lumberton, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 220 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 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.

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 59.4

Rockingham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lumberton, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Lumberton, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 29.7

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 108.8

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 108.8

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lumberton, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 49.5

Hamlet, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 138.5

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Hamlet Depot & Museums

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 49.5

Hamlet, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19105820603

Visit website

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 128.6

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

North Carolina Rural Heritage Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 39.6

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19102772456

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 120.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham
6
46.2 mi into trip | ~53m 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
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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
8
63 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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
120.8 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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

$21.66 one way

$43.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $23.68 $47.36
premium $4.70 $25.63 $51.27
diesel $5.61 $30.58 $61.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.6 0 $14.54 $6.65
Efficient EV 34.6 0 $12.12 $5.54
EV Truck/SUV 55.4 0 $19.39 $8.86

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Lumberton, NC

Late night in Lumberton on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Sunny

W 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 17 at 11:32AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

High Point, NC

Late night in High Point on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 17 at 11:32AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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

3 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 41m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is 68% highway, indicating a good portion of your journey will be on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 62.7 miles, primarily on US 220, allowing for steady progress. While generally highway-focused, the inclusion of other named highways suggests you might encounter some variations in road type and speed as you move between them. This route is designed for consistent travel rather than winding scenic byways.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 220 and Andrew Jackson Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 138.5 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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Lumberton, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.

Winston-Salem

120.8 mi in | ~2h 19m | via I 74

About the Cities

Starting in Lumberton, NC

Full guide →

Lumberton is a town in North Carolina.

Arriving 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 2h 41m. Total distance: 138.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). 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. 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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

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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