Origin
Troy, NC
Late night in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, 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
1h 4m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Troy to High Point, you are looking at a 48.7-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. This trip stays entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina, making it a perfect candidate for a quick one-day excursion. You will spend roughly $8 on fuel for the trek, which is quite budget-friendly for a short regional transit. Since the entire route is comprised of local roads rather than interstates, you can expect a much more personal travel experience. It is a straightforward drive that does not require an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination comfortably in under an hour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 18.8 mi | 27m |
| I 74 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| I 73 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| East Green Drive | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Liberty Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 220 Alternate | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dawson Miller Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 18.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on NC 24 Business; NC 27 Business; NC 109 Business
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Liberty Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NC 109 Business
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
Smitherman Street
4
Turn left onto NC 134
19 mi
·
27 min
·
North Main Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Dawson Miller Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Dawson Miller Road
6
Continue on US 220 ALT; US 220 BUS
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 220 ALT; US 220 BUS
7
Take the ramp onto US 220 Alternate
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 220 Alternate
8
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 73; I 74; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Green Drive East
11
Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road
168 ft
·
3 sec
·
Triangle Lake Road
12
Continue on East Green Drive
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
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
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Troy, 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 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Liberty Street
Turn right onto North Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NC 109 Business / Smitherman Street
At end of road, turn right onto NC 109 Business / Smitherman Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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NC 134 / North Main Street
Turn left onto NC 134 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.5 mi into trip
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~29m 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.
9
30.8 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
$7.58 one way
$15.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 9 mph
0% chance
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
3 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 4m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. Your path will take you along North Liberty Street, Smitherman Street, and North Main Street as you navigate through the local landscape. Because the longest stretch of your journey is 0 miles on North Liberty Street, you will be making frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is defined by its constant shifts and local road character, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific streets. You will not find any high-speed interstate sections here, just steady, winding local transit.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Liberty Street.
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 48.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (North Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 109 Business / Smitherman Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NC 134 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
922 ft
631 ft
Total Climb
466 ft
Total Descent
201 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
~48.5 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
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.
On the drive from Troy, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
30.8 mi in
|
~42m
|
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on North Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (North Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 109 Business / Smitherman Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (NC 134 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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