North Carolina Highway 62
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North Carolina Highway 62 is a primary state highway
in the U.S. state
of North Carolina
. Primarily in the Piedmont Triad
, it runs from NC 109
in Thomasville
northeast to the Virginia
state line in Milton
.
at the intersection of Randolph Street (NC 109
) and Julian Avenue; it is 0.4 mile (0.643736 km) from I-85
and shadows the Interstate from Thomasville to Archdale
. East of Archdale, it overlaps with NC Bike Route 2 through the communities of Climax
and Julian
. Before the town of Alamance
, the highway goes right through the middle of the Alamance Battleground
(the area will be marked with several colored flags and monuments). After crossing I-40
/I-85
, NC 62 does a zig-zag through downtown Burlington
. Continuing north of town, it goes through the communities and towns of Pleasant Grove, Jericho
, and Yanceyville
, before reaching the town of Milton
. After crossing the Dan River
, it enters the Commonwealth of Virginia
; where it continues for 4 miles (6.4 km) before ending on US 58/US 360, east of Danville, Virginia
.
!County
!Location
!Mile
!Destinations
!Notes
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|Davidson
|Thomasville
|0
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|NC 62 begins
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|Randolph
|rowspan=3|Archdale
|7
|Main Street – High Point
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|rowspan=6|Guilford
|8.5
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|9
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|16
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|Also Future I-73
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|Climax
|22.5
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|Julian
|24.5
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|33.5
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|rowspan=5|Alamance
|rowspan=4|Burlington
|41.5
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|style="background:#ddffdd"|42.5
|style="background:#ddffdd"|
|style="background:#ddffdd"|West end of US 70 overlap
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|44.5
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|style="background:#ddffdd"|44.7
|style="background:#ddffdd"|
|style="background:#ddffdd"|East end of US 70 overlap
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|Pleasant Grove
|55
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|rowspan=3|Caswell
|Jericho
|62.7
|Cherry Grove Road – Camp Springs
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|Yanceyville
|style="background:#ddffdd"|72
|style="background:#ddffdd"|, Danville
|style="background:#ddffdd"|Brief 0.2 mile (0.321868 km) concurrency
|-
|Milton
|84
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, from 1935-1940; it was labeled as NC 62A. It was soon renumbered as NC 49A when NC 49 replaced NC 62 in the area. Later, in 1947, it would renumber again to NC 6, then finally in 1953 as an extension and terminus of NC 8.
(then NC 70, currently US 221 Business
), going northeast through Liberty
and Graham
, ended in Yanceyville
(then NC 14, currently Main Street). In 1928, the route was extended from Asheboro to New London
, and again in 1930 from Yanceyville to Milton
. In 1933, the route was moved north of New London and extended to Mount Pleasant
.
In 1940, NC 62 was realigned to a new routing south of Pleasant Grove to its now current routing through Burlington
and Archdale
, ending in Tomasville
at NC 109
. Former route to Mount Pleasant is now part of NC 49.
In 1947, NC was extended into Virginia
, which also creating VA 62. The last change to the route was between 1954-57, between the community of Fitch
to Yanceyville, moving to a new road east; leaving behind Oak View Loop Road and Badgett Sisters Parkway.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. Primarily in the Piedmont Triad
Piedmont Triad
The Piedmont Triad, or Triad, is a north-central region of the U.S. state of North Carolina that consists of the area within and surrounding the three major cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. This close group or "triad" of cities lies in the Piedmont geographical region of the...
, it runs from NC 109
North Carolina Highway 109
North Carolina Highway 109 is a north–south state highway in North Carolina. It primarily connects small towns in the central Piedmont region of the state. The route is a two-lane road for most of its length, but the segment between Winston-Salem and Thomasville is being upgraded to a...
in Thomasville
Thomasville, North Carolina
Thomasville is a city in Davidson County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 21,354 at the 2010 census. The city is notable for its furniture industry as are its neighbors of High Point and Lexington. This Piedmont Triad community was established in 1852 and hosts the state's...
northeast to the Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
state line in Milton
Milton, North Carolina
Milton is a town in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 132 at the 2000 census. It is adjacent to the Virginia International Raceway, which is just across the NC/VA state line.-Geography:...
.
Route description
NC 62 begins in ThomasvilleThomasville, North Carolina
Thomasville is a city in Davidson County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 21,354 at the 2010 census. The city is notable for its furniture industry as are its neighbors of High Point and Lexington. This Piedmont Triad community was established in 1852 and hosts the state's...
at the intersection of Randolph Street (NC 109
North Carolina Highway 109
North Carolina Highway 109 is a north–south state highway in North Carolina. It primarily connects small towns in the central Piedmont region of the state. The route is a two-lane road for most of its length, but the segment between Winston-Salem and Thomasville is being upgraded to a...
) and Julian Avenue; it is 0.4 mile (0.643736 km) from I-85
Interstate 85 in North Carolina
In the U.S. state of North Carolina, Interstate 85 scales the state for from the South Carolina border to the Virginia border. As the second-longest interstate in the state , it provides an important link between the cities of Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, Greensboro, Richmond, Virginia and...
and shadows the Interstate from Thomasville to Archdale
Archdale, North Carolina
Archdale is a city in Guilford and Randolph counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 9,014 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Archdale is located at ....
. East of Archdale, it overlaps with NC Bike Route 2 through the communities of Climax
Climax, North Carolina
Climax is an unincorporated community in Guilford County, North Carolina, USA. Its Zip Code is 27233. It is located along North Carolina Highway 22 and North Carolina Highway 62 near its junction with the U.S. Highway 421 freeway. The community is found just south of Pleasant Garden...
and Julian
Julian, North Carolina
Julian is an unincorporated community in southern Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It lies along North Carolina Highway 62, just east of U.S. Route 421....
. Before the town of Alamance
Alamance, North Carolina
Alamance is a village in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 310 at the 2000 census. The current estimated population is 357.-History:...
, the highway goes right through the middle of the Alamance Battleground
Alamance Battleground
Alamance Battleground is a North Carolina State Historic Site commemorating the Battle of Alamance. The historic site is located south of Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina in the United States.-History:...
(the area will be marked with several colored flags and monuments). After crossing I-40
Interstate 40 in North Carolina
Interstate 40 runs through the state of North Carolina from the Tennessee state line in the west to its eastern terminus in Wilmington.-Pigeon River Gorge:...
/I-85
Interstate 85 in North Carolina
In the U.S. state of North Carolina, Interstate 85 scales the state for from the South Carolina border to the Virginia border. As the second-longest interstate in the state , it provides an important link between the cities of Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, Greensboro, Richmond, Virginia and...
, NC 62 does a zig-zag through downtown Burlington
Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington is a city in Alamance and Guilford counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the principal city of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Alamance County, in which most of the city is located. The population was 49,963 at the 2010...
. Continuing north of town, it goes through the communities and towns of Pleasant Grove, Jericho
Jericho, North Carolina
Jericho is an unincorporated community in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. It is located south-southwest of Yanceyville, and south of Fitch....
, and Yanceyville
Yanceyville, North Carolina
Yanceyville, first incorporated in 1833, is the county seat of Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,091 at the 2000 census. It has been the county seat since 1792 . The original Caswell County Courthouse has been renovated and provides offices for county departments...
, before reaching the town of Milton
Milton, North Carolina
Milton is a town in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 132 at the 2000 census. It is adjacent to the Virginia International Raceway, which is just across the NC/VA state line.-Geography:...
. After crossing the Dan River
Dan River
The Dan River flows in the U.S. states of North Carolina and Virginia. It originates in Patrick County, Virginia, and crosses the state border into Stokes County, North Carolina. It then flows into Rockingham County. From there it goes back into Virginia. It reenters North Carolina near the...
, it enters the Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
; where it continues for 4 miles (6.4 km) before ending on US 58/US 360, east of Danville, Virginia
Danville, Virginia
Danville is an independent city in Virginia, United States, bounded by Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. It was the last capital of the Confederate States of America. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Danville with Pittsylvania county for...
.
Junction list
{| class="wikitable"!County
!Location
!Mile
!Destinations
!Notes
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|Davidson
Davidson County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 149,331 people, 58,156 households, and 42,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 267 people per square mile . There were 62,432 housing units at an average density of 113 per square mile...
|Thomasville
Thomasville, North Carolina
Thomasville is a city in Davidson County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 21,354 at the 2010 census. The city is notable for its furniture industry as are its neighbors of High Point and Lexington. This Piedmont Triad community was established in 1852 and hosts the state's...
|0
|
|NC 62 begins
|-
|Randolph
Randolph County, North Carolina
-Notable people:*Naomi Wise, murder victim*Richard Petty - Nascar driver.*Lee Petty - Nascar pioneer. Richard Petty's father.*Kyle Petty - Nascar driver. Son of Richard Petty*Adam Petty - Nascar driver. Kyle Petty's son...
|rowspan=3|Archdale
Archdale, North Carolina
Archdale is a city in Guilford and Randolph counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 9,014 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Archdale is located at ....
|7
|Main Street – High Point
High Point, North Carolina
High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. As of 2010 the city had a total population of 104,371, according to the US Census Bureau. High Point is currently the eighth-largest municipality in North Carolina....
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|rowspan=6|Guilford
Guilford County, North Carolina
Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, the Census Bureau estimated the county's population to be 491,230. Its seat is Greensboro. Since 1938, an additional county court has been located in High Point, North Carolina, making Guilford one of only a handful...
|8.5
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|9
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|16
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|Also Future I-73
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|Climax
Climax, North Carolina
Climax is an unincorporated community in Guilford County, North Carolina, USA. Its Zip Code is 27233. It is located along North Carolina Highway 22 and North Carolina Highway 62 near its junction with the U.S. Highway 421 freeway. The community is found just south of Pleasant Garden...
|22.5
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|Julian
Julian, North Carolina
Julian is an unincorporated community in southern Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. It lies along North Carolina Highway 62, just east of U.S. Route 421....
|24.5
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|33.5
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|rowspan=5|Alamance
Alamance County, North Carolina
Alamance County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It coincides with the Burlington, North Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area...
|rowspan=4|Burlington
Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington is a city in Alamance and Guilford counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the principal city of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Alamance County, in which most of the city is located. The population was 49,963 at the 2010...
|41.5
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|style="background:#ddffdd"|42.5
|style="background:#ddffdd"|
|style="background:#ddffdd"|West end of US 70 overlap
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|44.5
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|style="background:#ddffdd"|44.7
|style="background:#ddffdd"|
|style="background:#ddffdd"|East end of US 70 overlap
|-
|Pleasant Grove
|55
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|rowspan=3|Caswell
Caswell County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 23,501 people, 8,670 households, and 6,398 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile . There were 9,601 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile...
|Jericho
Jericho, North Carolina
Jericho is an unincorporated community in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. It is located south-southwest of Yanceyville, and south of Fitch....
|62.7
|Cherry Grove Road – Camp Springs
Camp Springs, North Carolina
Camp Springs is an unincorporated community in Caswell County, North Carolina. It lies at an elevation of 784 feet ....
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|Yanceyville
Yanceyville, North Carolina
Yanceyville, first incorporated in 1833, is the county seat of Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,091 at the 2000 census. It has been the county seat since 1792 . The original Caswell County Courthouse has been renovated and provides offices for county departments...
|style="background:#ddffdd"|72
|style="background:#ddffdd"|, Danville
Danville, Virginia
Danville is an independent city in Virginia, United States, bounded by Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. It was the last capital of the Confederate States of America. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Danville with Pittsylvania county for...
|style="background:#ddffdd"|Brief 0.2 mile (0.321868 km) concurrency
|-
|Milton
Milton, North Carolina
Milton is a town in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 132 at the 2000 census. It is adjacent to the Virginia International Raceway, which is just across the NC/VA state line.-Geography:...
|84
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Alternates
Historically there was one 3 miles (4.8 km) alternate route in New LondonNew London, North Carolina
New London is a town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 326 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New London is located at ....
, from 1935-1940; it was labeled as NC 62A. It was soon renumbered as NC 49A when NC 49 replaced NC 62 in the area. Later, in 1947, it would renumber again to NC 6, then finally in 1953 as an extension and terminus of NC 8.
History
NC 62 was an original state highway; starting from AsheboroAsheboro, North Carolina
Asheboro is a city in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 21,672 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County, and is the home of the state-owned North Carolina Zoo.-Geography:...
(then NC 70, currently US 221 Business
U.S. Route 221 in North Carolina
U.S. Route 221 in North Carolina runs north–south from the South Carolina state line to the Virginia state line in Western North Carolina.-Route description:...
), going northeast through Liberty
Liberty, North Carolina
Liberty is a town in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States.-History:Originally named Liberty Oak, the town was founded in 1809 near the plantation of John Leak . The first church within the town was the Liberty Christian Church founded on October 11, 1884...
and Graham
Graham, North Carolina
Graham is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The current population estimate is 14,533...
, ended in Yanceyville
Yanceyville, North Carolina
Yanceyville, first incorporated in 1833, is the county seat of Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,091 at the 2000 census. It has been the county seat since 1792 . The original Caswell County Courthouse has been renovated and provides offices for county departments...
(then NC 14, currently Main Street). In 1928, the route was extended from Asheboro to New London
New London, North Carolina
New London is a town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 326 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New London is located at ....
, and again in 1930 from Yanceyville to Milton
Milton, North Carolina
Milton is a town in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 132 at the 2000 census. It is adjacent to the Virginia International Raceway, which is just across the NC/VA state line.-Geography:...
. In 1933, the route was moved north of New London and extended to Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
Mount Pleasant is a town located in eastern Cabarrus County, North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,259....
.
In 1940, NC 62 was realigned to a new routing south of Pleasant Grove to its now current routing through Burlington
Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington is a city in Alamance and Guilford counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the principal city of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Alamance County, in which most of the city is located. The population was 49,963 at the 2010...
and Archdale
Archdale, North Carolina
Archdale is a city in Guilford and Randolph counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 9,014 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Archdale is located at ....
, ending in Tomasville
Thomasville, North Carolina
Thomasville is a city in Davidson County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 21,354 at the 2010 census. The city is notable for its furniture industry as are its neighbors of High Point and Lexington. This Piedmont Triad community was established in 1852 and hosts the state's...
at NC 109
North Carolina Highway 109
North Carolina Highway 109 is a north–south state highway in North Carolina. It primarily connects small towns in the central Piedmont region of the state. The route is a two-lane road for most of its length, but the segment between Winston-Salem and Thomasville is being upgraded to a...
. Former route to Mount Pleasant is now part of NC 49.
In 1947, NC was extended into Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, which also creating VA 62. The last change to the route was between 1954-57, between the community of Fitch
Fitch, North Carolina
Fitch is an unincorporated community in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. It is located north of Jericho....
to Yanceyville, moving to a new road east; leaving behind Oak View Loop Road and Badgett Sisters Parkway.
Alternate names
Though the highway is commonly known as "NC 62" throughout the state, the highway does have other known names it uses locally in areas.- Academy Street - Road name in Milton.
- Alamance Road - Road name between Church Street in Burlington to Alamance county line.
- Broad Street - Road name in Milton.
- Church Street - Road name in downtown Burlington.
- Cloniger Drive - Road name in Thomasville city limits.
- Fisher Street - Road name of southbound NC 62 in downtown Burlington.
- Glencoe Road - Road name in Morgantown town limits.
- Liberty Road - Road name east of Main Street in Archdale.
- Main Street - Road name in Yanceyville.
- Rauhut Street - Road name north of Church Street to city limits.
- Trindale Road - Road name west of Main Street in Archdale.
See also
- Alamance BattlegroundAlamance BattlegroundAlamance Battleground is a North Carolina State Historic Site commemorating the Battle of Alamance. The historic site is located south of Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina in the United States.-History:...
- Burlington-Alamance Regional AirportBurlington-Alamance Regional AirportBurlington-Alamance Regional Airport is a public airport located three miles southwest of the central business district of Burlington, a city in Alamance County, North Carolina, USA. This general aviation airport covers and has one runway....
- Dan RiverDan RiverThe Dan River flows in the U.S. states of North Carolina and Virginia. It originates in Patrick County, Virginia, and crosses the state border into Stokes County, North Carolina. It then flows into Rockingham County. From there it goes back into Virginia. It reenters North Carolina near the...
- North Carolina Bicycle Route 2
- North Carolina Bicycle Route 4
- Randleman LakeRandleman LakeRandleman Lake is a reservoir on the Deep River in Randolph and Guilford Counties in central North Carolina, extending from just northwest of Randleman to east of High Point. The lake was created in 2004 with the construction of the Randleman Lake Dam...
- Virginia International RacewayVirginia International RacewayThe Virginia International Raceway is a road course located in the community of Alton, Virginia near Danville, Virginia. It is found less than a half-mile from the North Carolina/Virginia border just outside Milton, North Carolina on the banks of the Dan River...