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Trip from Pineville, NC to High Point, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

89.3 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m

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

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Downtown Pineville, NC, NC

Pineville, NC

Michael Ken

Trip Overview

This 89.3-mile drive from Pineville, NC to High Point, NC is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Julius Chambers Highway, US 29, and the General Paul R Younts Expressway, with about 39% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $14, making it an economical option. Since you're traveling within the Southeast region of North Carolina, expect a familiar driving environment. This route is straightforward, perfect for a quick journey without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Pineville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Julius Chambers Highway 48.1 mi 54m
US 29 19 mi 22m
General Paul R Younts Expressway 4.8 mi 6m
I 285 4.1 mi 4m
I-77 North 3.8 mi 5m
Bill Lee Freeway 3 mi 4m
South Main Street 1.8 mi 3m
Downs Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Julius Chambers Highway — 48.1 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Price Street

313 ft · 16 sec · Price Street
2

Turn right onto Dover Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Dover Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto NC 51

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Main Street
4

Continue on NC 51

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Rock Hill-Pineville Road
5

Turn right onto Downs Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Downs Road
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto Westinghouse Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Westinghouse Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 77 North, US 21 North: Charlotte
8

Merge onto I 77; US 21

4.8 mi · 6 min · General Paul R Younts Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 77; US 21

2.9 mi · 3 min · Bill Lee Freeway
10

Continue on I 77; US 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 77; US 21

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Bill Lee Freeway
12

Continue on I 77; US 21

1.5 mi · 2 min · I-77 North
Use the slight left lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77; US 21

1.3 mi · 1 min · I-77 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 13A Toward I 85 North: Greensboro Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greensboro
16

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · this road
Exit 13A
17

Merge onto I 85

48 mi · 54 min · Julius Chambers Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70

4.1 mi · 4 min · I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 29; US 70
Toward US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
20

Continue on US 29; US 64; US 70

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 29; US 64; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70

16 mi · 17 min · US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 89.3-mile trip, leaving anytime works well given its short duration, but an early start can help you avoid any potential local traffic. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps when you feel the need to stretch your legs after the longest stretch of 48.1 miles on Julius Chambers Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $14, which is quite low, but it’s always wise to have a full tank before you depart Pineville, NC. This drive is best tackled in one go, making it a simple and efficient journey.

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 44.6 miles from Pineville, NC, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.1 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 20 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 57m 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 33m

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 Pineville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pineville, NC

This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Pineville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Julius Chambers Highway for about 48.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Kannapolis, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kannapolis, NC

45 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kannapolis, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Pineville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

French Quarter Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charlotte, North Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 16min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17043771715

Visit website

The Flipside Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Mill, South Carolina

2.4 mi

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

2.8 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

The Holy Grind Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

China Grove, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 55min in / 55min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17048591844

Visit website

French Express Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kannapolis, North Carolina

1.8 mi

CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

2.2 mi

French Quarter Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17043771715

Visit website

The Flipside Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18038021711

Visit website

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+17045953344

Visit website

The Holy Grind Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

China Grove, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17048591844

Visit website

French Express Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17049325282

Visit website

CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17049102249

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House University

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+19802072888

Visit website

Koco Java coffee llc

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Salisbury, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+19802480633

Visit website

Editions - Coffee and Bookstore

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17049251406

Visit website

The Holy Grind Coffee House of Kannapolis

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17049251740

Visit website

Veni Vidi Vici Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+17043039008

Visit website

Ray’s Splash Planet

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19803144729

Visit website

The Speedpark at Concord Mills

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Concord, North Carolina

+17045278464

Visit website

NASCAR Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17046544400

Visit website

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Concord, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+17044561955

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Bell Tower Green

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Salisbury, North Carolina

+17046370511

Visit website

North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+17049342320

Visit website

Baker's Creek Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Kannapolis, North Carolina

+17049388512

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 1.1 and 87.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Downs Road

Turn right onto Downs Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
15.3 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 85 North: Greensboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13A Toward I 85 North: Greensboro
8
64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70 toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Win...
8
71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | US 29; US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70...
7
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward South Main Street, Archdale

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward South Main Street, Archdale

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.96 one way

$27.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.27 $30.54
premium $4.70 $16.53 $33.06
diesel $5.61 $19.72 $39.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.38 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
EV Truck/SUV 35.7 0 $12.50 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 20, 2026

Origin

Pineville, NC

Late night in Pineville on Tuesday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Late night in High Point on Tuesday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 50m 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?

The character of this 1 hour and 50-minute drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road experiences. With 39% of the route on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced sections, particularly on the General Paul R Younts Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 48.1 miles on Julius Chambers Highway, providing a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely transition between these different types, keeping the drive from becoming monotonous.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.1 mi on Julius Chambers Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 1.1 miles in near Downs Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Downs Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.2 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Pineville, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.

Winston-Salem

64.2 mi in | ~1h 19m | via I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70

About the Cities

Starting in Pineville, NC

Full guide →

Pineville is a suburban town located in south-central North Carolina. Though it maintains its traditional town center, it is one of the most rapidly-growing suburbs of Charlotte. Pineville is, by residential population, the smallest town in Mecklenburg County.

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Highland Cotton Mills Village Historic District — historic district in High Point, North Carolina
  • • Pickett Cotton Mills — historic industrial property at 1200 Redding Drive in southwestern High Point, N...

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 1h 50m. Total distance: 89.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 48.1 miles on Julius Chambers Highway. 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.

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 1.1 miles (Downs Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.2 miles (I 285; US 29; US 52; 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 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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