Trip from Rockfish, 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

2h 19m

Distance

103.6 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

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

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Rockfish, NC

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Trip Overview

This 103.6-mile drive from Rockfish, NC, to High Point, NC, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, with an estimated travel time of 2 hours and 19 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-73 and I-74, with a section of NC 211 Highway, this route offers a 65% highway experience, making it efficient for covering ground. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16, which is quite budget-friendly for a journey of this distance. Given its manageable length and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for a day trip within the Southeast region of North Carolina.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

51.8 miles from Rockfish, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 73	34.9 mi	39m
NC 211 Highway	16.9 mi	25m
I 74	15.4 mi	17m
Plank Road	13.1 mi	18m
Aberdeen Road	8.3 mi	12m
West South Street	6.8 mi	11m
Lindsay Road	3.3 mi	5m
East Green Drive	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 73 — 34.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Rockfish Road

101 ft · 2 sec · Rockfish Road

Turn slight left onto Lindsay Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Lindsay Road

Turn left onto US 401

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road

Turn right onto Wayside Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road

At end of road, turn left onto Plank Road

13 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

Turn right onto NC 211

8.3 mi · 12 min · Aberdeen Road

Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 211

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Poindexter Street

Turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto NC 5

6.8 mi · 11 min · West South Street

Turn left onto NC 211

17 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220

35 mi · 39 min · I 73; I 74; US 220

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Green Drive East

Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

168 ft · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

Continue on East Green Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just under 2 hours and 19 minutes, this 103.6-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You have the flexibility to leave when you're ready, but consider a morning departure to maximize your time at your destination. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed; the longest stretch without exits is 34.9 miles on I-73, so keep that in mind for fuel and rest. The estimated fuel cost is $16, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart Rockfish to avoid unnecessary stops.

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 51.8 miles from Rockfish, NC, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.8 miles or 1h 18m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rockfish, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Rockfish, NC

This is one driving day of about 103.6 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Rockfish, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 73 for about 34.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seven Lakes, NC

52 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

Aberdeen, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seven Lakes, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Rockfish, 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.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Raeford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

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

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 85.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | Plank Road

At end of road, turn left onto Plank Road

Navigation decision point

26.7 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard

Turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

50.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the ramp toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...

51 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | I 73; I 74; US 220

Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

85.9 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

$16.20 one way

$32.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$17.71	$35.43
premium	$4.70	$19.17	$38.35
diesel	$5.61	$22.87	$45.75

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: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.1	$10.88	$4.97
Efficient EV	25.9	$9.07	$4.14
EV Truck/SUV	41.4	$14.50	$6.63

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 18, 2026

Origin

Rockfish, NC

Morning in Rockfish on Tuesday

Local time

8:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Morning in High Point on Tuesday

Local time

8:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance 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

23 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 19m 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 highway-focused drive for about 65% of this 103.6-mile route, primarily on I-73 and I-74. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of driving on I-73, spanning 34.9 miles without needing to exit. While the majority of the trip is on faster roads, there's a portion on NC 211 Highway that may offer a slightly different driving pace. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, though the specific scenery will be typical of major highway corridors.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 34.9 mi on I 73.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 73 and NC 211 Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near Plank Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.1 miles (Plank Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles (US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles: 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 Rockfish, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.

Winston-Salem

85.9 mi in | ~1h 57m | via I 74

About the Cities

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 2h 19m. Total distance: 103.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.9 miles on I 73. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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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Trip from Rockfish, NC to High Point, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Washington Terrace Community Center

Kersey Valley Escape

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rockfish, NC

High Point, NC

Same local time

23 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 19m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in High Point, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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