Trip from High Point, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Drive Time

4h 17m

Distance

214.8 mi

346 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

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Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Bobby Dimas

Trip Overview

Traveling from High Point to Boiling Spring Lakes covers 214.8 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 17 minutes. This trek stays entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina, making it a manageable single-day journey. You should budget approximately $34 for fuel to complete the trip. Because the drive is straightforward, you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Whether you are heading toward the coast for a change of scenery or visiting family, this route offers a functional path across the state that balances time on the road with reaching your destination efficiently.

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

107.4 miles from High Point, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, blending interstate travel with local highway segments. You will spend about 42% of your time on highways, utilizing I-74, the Andrew Jackson Highway, and the American Indian Highway to navigate the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 72.3-mile block on I-74, which provides a steady pace before you transition to other routes. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move away from the Piedmont area toward the coastal plains. Staying alert for these transitions is key to maintaining a smooth rhythm behind the wheel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Green Drive.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 214.8 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 0.8 miles (East Green Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles (US 220): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Green Drive

Turn right onto East Green Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 74

Merge onto I 74

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

74.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 220

Take the exit onto US 220 toward US 220 South: Rockingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 22 Toward US 220 South: Rockingham

98.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

202.4 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from High Point, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.

Myrtle Beach

202.4 mi in | ~3h 59m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 74	72.3 mi	1h 20m
Andrew Jackson Highway	64.8 mi	1h 17m
American Indian Highway	33.6 mi	36m
East Hamlet Avenue	12.8 mi	16m
NC 87	8.1 mi	11m
US 220	4.8 mi	6m
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway	4.8 mi	5m
Ocean Highway East	3.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 74 — 72.3 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Boiling Spring Lakes, NC.

Start on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto East Russell Avenue

0.4 mi · 55 sec · East Russell Avenue

Turn left onto Park Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Park Street

Turn right onto East Green Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Green Drive

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 74

72 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 74

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 220

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 220

Exit 22 Toward US 220 South: Rockingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 74 BUS

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue

Continue on US 74 BUS

3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue

Turn left onto US 74 BUS

466 ft · 11 sec · Raleigh Street

Turn right onto US 74 BUS

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Spring Street

Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue

13 mi · 16 min · East Hamlet Avenue

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

10 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 74

34 mi · 36 min · American Indian Highway

Continue on US 74; NC 130

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Merge onto I 140

4.8 mi · 5 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 17

3.9 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway East

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto NC 87

8.1 mi · 11 min · NC 87

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

NC 87

Trip Plan

For a trip of this length, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic congestion as you transition between the interstate and local highways. Since you are looking at a four-plus hour duration, having your fuel stops mapped out will help you stick to that estimated $34 budget. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon driving. Keep a close watch on your speedometer when moving from the faster interstate sections onto the Andrew Jackson or American Indian highways, as speed limits can change quickly in these areas.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 107.4 miles from High Point, NC, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.4 miles or 2h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boiling Spring Lakes, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving High Point, 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 High Point, NC

This is one driving day of about 214.8 miles and 4h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from High Point, 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 I 74 for about 72.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.4 mi from High Point, NC · 2h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

107 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

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.3 miles.

Arriving in Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

The final approach into Boiling Spring Lakes, 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 Boiling Spring Lakes, NC.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.38 one way

$68.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$37.45	$74.91
premium	$4.78	$40.41	$80.81
diesel	$5.64	$47.72	$95.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.4	0	$22.55	$10.31
Efficient EV	53.7	0	$18.79	$8.59
EV Truck/SUV	85.9	1	$30.07	$13.75

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

High Point, NC

Afternoon in High Point on Sunday

Local time

2:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Afternoon in Boiling Spring Lakes on Sunday

Local time

2:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°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

16 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

4h 17m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from High Point, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 74, Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 107.4 miles from High Point, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

On the drive from High Point, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.

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