Origin
Tobaccoville, NC
Morning in Tobaccoville on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tobaccoville, 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
46m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tobaccoville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 33.5-mile drive from Tobaccoville, NC, to High Point, NC, is easily manageable in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick day trip. With no highway driving involved, you'll stick to local roads like Doral Drive, Griffin Road, and Westinghouse Road, contributing to a modest estimated fuel cost of around $5. The entire journey takes place within the Southeast region, specifically within North Carolina. Its turn-heavy local drive profile means you'll be navigating through communities rather than open stretches, so plan for attentive driving. This route is best suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| I 74 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| I 40 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Griffin Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Doral Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Westinghouse Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tobaccoville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Gold Memorial Expressway
— 13.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tobaccoville, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Tobaccoville Road
65 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tobaccoville Road
2
Turn right onto Doral Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Doral Drive
3
Turn left onto Griffin Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Griffin Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Westinghouse Road
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westinghouse Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
6
Merge onto US 52
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
13 mi
·
15 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Exit 119
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 107A
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
10
Take the exit onto I 74
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 74
Exit 196
Toward I 74 East: High Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
12
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Tobaccoville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Doral Drive
Turn right onto Doral Drive
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Navigation decision point
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 119
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Greensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 74
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 East: High Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 196
Toward I 74 East: High Point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
46m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 33.5-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be continuously navigating through neighborhoods and along community roads, rather than experiencing any high-speed highway stretches. This means the character of the road will likely involve frequent turns and changes in speed as you pass through various local areas. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, as the nature of this route keeps you engaged with the road and its surroundings throughout the 40-minute trip. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on John Gold Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John Gold Memorial Expressway and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Doral Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Doral Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 46m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on John Gold Memorial Expressway. 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: near the start (Doral Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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