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Trip from Buxton, NC to High Point, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 51m

Distance

325.5 mi

524 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 39m ★
6 AM
6h 51m
8 AM
7h 14m
10 AM
6h 59m
12 PM
6h 57m
3 PM
7h 0m
5 PM
7h 13m
8 PM
6h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Buxton, NC to High Point, NC covers 325.5 miles and takes about 6h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 64, US 13, I 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

162.8 miles from Buxton, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 51m. Total distance: 325.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 51m highway drive covering 325.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and US 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 miles on US 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and US 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.4 miles in near US 64.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 325.5 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 70.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 311.2 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
224 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Rolesville Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
8
311.2 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in | US 29

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70...
7
316.5 mi into trip | ~6h 39m 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
323.6 mi into trip | ~6h 47m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 67.3 mi 1h 27m
US 13 58.3 mi 1h 3m
I 85 42.3 mi 48m
US 64 Bypass 27.8 mi 29m
North Carolina Highway 12 24.6 mi 42m
NC 12 23.6 mi 33m
Washington Baum Bridge 20.7 mi 27m
Northern Wake Expressway 15.4 mi 16m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 67.3 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buxton, NC and High Point, NC.

1

Start on this road

12 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn left

99 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto NC 12

25 mi · 42 min · North Carolina Highway 12
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Enter roundabout onto NC 12

194 ft · 3 sec · NC 12
5

Continue on NC 12

24 mi · 33 min · NC 12
6

Turn left onto US 64; SR 1521

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Virginia Dare Trail
7

Continue on US 64

21 mi · 27 min · Washington Baum Bridge
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

67 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US 64
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto US 13; US 17

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 13; US 17
10

Continue on US 13; US 64

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 13; US 64
11

Continue on US 64 Bypass

28 mi · 29 min · US 64 Bypass
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
13

Keep slight right at fork

309 ft · 7 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
14

Turn right onto Rolesville Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
15

Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Marks Creek Road
16

Turn right onto Horton Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Horton Road
17

Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Buffaloe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 23 sec
19

Merge onto I 540

15 mi · 16 min · Northern Wake Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 70 West: Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto US 70

1.9 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 70

2.5 mi · 3 min · New Raleigh Highway
23

Continue on US 70

9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

42 mi · 48 min · I 85; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26

Keep slight left at fork onto US 29

5.4 mi · 5 min · US 29
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte Use the left lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29

7.1 mi · 7 min · US 29
Toward US 29 South Use the slight right lane.
28

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward South Main Street, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.8 miles from Buxton, NC, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 72 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 162.8 miles or 3h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 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 Buxton, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Buxton, NC

This is one driving day of about 325.5 miles and 6h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Buxton, 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 US 64 for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 162.8 mi from Buxton, NC · 3h 40m into the drive

city in Edgecombe and Nash counties in the coastal plain region North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rocky Mount, NC

163 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.

Popular next leg

Rocky Mount, NC to High Point, NC

143.6 mi · 2h 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Kitty Hawk, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rocky Mount, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.8 miles from Buxton, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

Arriving in High Point, NC

The final approach into High Point, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around High Point, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

National Seashore

The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all. Shaped by the forces of water, wind, and storms these islands are ever changing. The plants,...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 11.4
Park Closure: Beach fires temporarily banned due to dry conditions and statewide burn ban
Park Closure: Beach safety closure in place from Buxton Village to near Ramp 43
View on nps.gov
Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wright Brothers National Memorial

National Memorial

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane fli...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour $10 near mile 57.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.90 one way

$101.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $55.66 $111.31
premium $4.70 $60.24 $120.49
diesel $5.61 $71.87 $143.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.6 1 $34.18 $15.62
Efficient EV 81.4 0 $28.48 $13.02
EV Truck/SUV 130.2 1 $45.57 $20.83

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Buxton, NC

Afternoon in Buxton on Thursday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Afternoon in High Point on Thursday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

8 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

6h 51m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Buxton, NC to High Point, NC covers 325.5 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, US 13, I 85. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.8 miles from Buxton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 325.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 70.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 311.2 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Buxton, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Wright Brothers National Memorial.

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