Origin
Rose Hill, NC
Morning in Rose Hill on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rose Hill, NC to High Point, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
165 mi
266 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Rose Hill, NC to High Point, NC is 165 miles and takes about 3h 18m via I 40, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive will take you across the Southeast region of North Carolina. It's a straightforward trip primarily utilizing major roadways, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a consistent pace. This route is a practical choice if you're looking for efficiency and don't require extensive sightseeing 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
82.5 miles from Rose Hill, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 56.3 mi | 1h |
| US 64 | 32 mi | 42m |
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 25.5 mi | 30m |
| Triangle Expressway | 19.5 mi | 20m |
| North Sycamore Street | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| US 29 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Greensboro Urban Loop | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| I 85 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 56.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on US 117
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
North Sycamore Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
3
Merge onto I 40; NC 24
56 mi
·
1 hr
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I 40; NC 24
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Cleveland Rd
6
Turn left onto SR 1010
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on SR 1010
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland School Road
8
Turn right onto NC 50
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Benson Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto NC 540 Toll
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Triangle Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 64
32 mi
·
42 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
16
Merge onto US 421
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 421
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 421
Exit 197
Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 421
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 85; US 421
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85
Toward I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29 South
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward South Main Street, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 3h 18m drive, you can easily complete it in one day with plenty of flexibility. Leaving in the morning will allow you ample time to arrive and settle in. While the drive is not excessively long, factor in potential traffic, especially as you approach urban areas. The longest stretch on I 40 is over 56 miles, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's a budget-friendly trip to plan for.
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 82.5 miles from Rose Hill, NC, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.3 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 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 34m 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 42m
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 Rose Hill, 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 Rose Hill, NC
This is one driving day of about 165 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Rose Hill, 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 40 for about 56.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 89.6 and 163.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
89.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
8
147.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
|
US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
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 197
Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durha...
8
148 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
|
US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
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 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem,...
7
156 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 29 South
7
163.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Downtown
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, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.80 one way
$51.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| Efficient EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.44 | $6.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66 | 0 | $23.10 | $10.56 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
High Point, NC
Morning in High Point on Tuesday
Local time
8:14 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
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 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the journey on major roads like I 40 and US 64. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including a notable 56.3-mile segment on I 40 without significant interruptions. The inclusion of Isaac Brooks Highway offers a slight variation before you reach your destination. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and steady progress, typical of an interstate-heavy trip within a single state.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 89.6 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 21 significant decision points across 165 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 89.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.8 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148 miles (US 421): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rose Hill, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro, Durham and Charlotte.
Pittsboro
89 mi in
|
~1h 41m
Durham
147.8 mi in
|
~2h 57m
|
via US 421
Charlotte
147.8 mi in
|
~2h 57m
|
via US 421
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 3h 18m. Total distance: 165 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.3 miles on I 40. 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 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 89.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.8 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at High Point, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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