Origin
Stanfield, NC
Late night in Stanfield on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanfield, 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
1h 34m
Distance
65.2 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanfield, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This 65.2-mile drive from Stanfield, NC to High Point, NC is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. You'll primarily travel on NC 109 and Millingport Road, with a portion on NC 49. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10, making it an economical option for a short excursion within the Southeast region. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.6 miles from Stanfield, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 109 | 21.4 mi | 30m |
| Millingport Road | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| NC 49 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| US 29 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Running Creek Church Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Drive | 2.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
NC 109
— 21.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanfield, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on West Stanly Street
5 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Stanly Street
2
Turn left onto North Love Chapel Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Love Chapel Road
3
Turn left onto NC 200
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on NC 200
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 27
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Running Creek Church Road
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto Millingport Road
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Millingport Road
8
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn right onto NC 49
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 49
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
11
Turn left onto NC 109
21 mi
·
30 min
·
NC 109
12
Turn right onto Liberty Drive
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Liberty Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Turner Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Street
14
Turn right onto National Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
National Highway
15
Turn slight right
424 ft
·
11 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
17
Merge onto US 29
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward South Main Street, Archdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of under two hours, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the morning to maximize daylight, or even in the afternoon for a shorter evening drive. There are no mandatory stops suggested, so you can choose to make it a direct journey or add your own brief breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading out, as the total fuel cost is estimated at $10. A practical tip for this route is to be mindful of the transition points between NC 109, Millingport Road, and NC 49 to ensure you're staying on track for High Point.
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 32.6 miles from Stanfield, NC, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.4 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 46m 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 18m
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 Stanfield, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stanfield, NC
This is one driving day of about 65.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Stanfield, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 109 for about 21.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Stanfield, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 63.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Running Creek Church Road
Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Liberty Drive
Turn right onto Liberty Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m 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
6
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.20 one way
$20.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in High Point on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
SW 8 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 6:18AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 56% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.4 miles along NC 109, providing a good opportunity to settle in. This drive offers a blend of faster-paced highway segments and more local road experiences as you navigate through North Carolina. The road character will likely shift, offering varied driving conditions as you move from one main road to the next.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on NC 109.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 65.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.9 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Running Creek Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (Liberty Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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 34m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on NC 109. 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 1.9 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Running Creek Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (Liberty Drive): 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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