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Trip from High Point, NC to Buxton, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 52m

Distance

331 mi

533 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 41m ★
6 AM
6h 52m
8 AM
7h 15m
10 AM
7h 0m
12 PM
6h 58m
3 PM
7h 1m
5 PM
7h 14m
8 PM
6h 45m

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

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Downtown Buxton, NC, NC

Buxton, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from High Point, NC to Buxton, NC covers 331 miles and takes about 6h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 64, I 40, United States Highway 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.8 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.76 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

165.5 miles from High Point, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 52m. Total distance: 331 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 52m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 52m highway drive covering 331 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.8 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 24 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 105.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near US 29.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 331 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 10.5 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

8
10.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29, US 70

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 29, US 70
6
16.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
8
83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | SR 1728 / Wade Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728 / Wade Avenue toward Wade Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 289 Toward Wade Avenue
7
96.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between High Point, NC and Buxton, NC, road signs point toward Wilson and Greenville.

Wilson

96.3 mi in | ~1h 54m

Greenville

96.3 mi in | ~1h 54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 105.8 mi 2h 1m
I 40 67.1 mi 1h 17m
United States Highway 64 East 40.5 mi 49m
NC 12 24.6 mi 42m
Cape Hatteras National Park Road 23.6 mi 33m
US 64 ALT 20.2 mi 28m
I 87 16.8 mi 17m
US 29 14.4 mi 16m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 105.8 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
3

Merge onto US 29

8.5 mi · 9 min · US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29

5.9 mi · 6 min · US 29
Toward US 29, US 70 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

37 mi · 42 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

30 mi · 34 min · I 40
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728

3.1 mi · 3 min · Wade Avenue
Exit 289 Toward Wade Avenue Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
9

Merge onto I 440; US 1

9.2 mi · 11 min · I 440; US 1
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 87; US 64; US 264

17 mi · 17 min · I 87; US 64; US 264
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

80 mi · 1 hr 26 min · US 64
13

Turn right onto US 64 ALT

20 mi · 28 min · US 64 ALT
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 64; NC 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · United States Highway 64 East
15

Continue on US 64; NC 32

2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East
16

Continue on US 64

40 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
Use the straight lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64

26 mi · 35 min · US 64
18

Continue on US 64; SR 1540

0.2 mi · 15 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail
19

Turn right onto NC 12

24 mi · 33 min · Cape Hatteras National Park Road
20

Enter roundabout onto NC 12

71 ft · 1 sec · NC 12
21

Continue on NC 12

25 mi · 42 min · NC 12
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left

99 ft · 8 sec
23

Turn right

12 ft · 1 sec
24

Arrive at destination

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 165.5 miles from High Point, NC, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 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 73 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 165.5 miles or 3h 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 5h 20m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving High Point, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 331 miles and 6h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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 US 64 for about 105.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 165.5 mi from High Point, NC · 3h 8m 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

166 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

Carrboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rocky Mount, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.5 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 US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.8 miles.

Arriving in Buxton, NC

The final approach into Buxton, 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 Buxton, NC.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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 319.6
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 ~25 min detour $10 near mile 274
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.76 one way

$103.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $56.60 $113.19
premium $4.70 $61.26 $122.52
diesel $5.61 $73.08 $146.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.3 1 $34.75 $15.89
Efficient EV 82.8 0 $28.96 $13.24
EV Truck/SUV 132.4 1 $46.34 $21.18

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

High Point, NC

Afternoon in High Point on Thursday

Local time

2:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buxton, NC

Afternoon in Buxton on Thursday

Local time

2:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 52m 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 High Point, NC to Buxton, NC covers 331 miles and takes about 6h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, I 40, United States Highway 64 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.5 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 $51.76 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 18 significant decision points across 331 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 10.5 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between High Point, NC and Buxton, NC, road signs point toward Wilson and Greenville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Wright Brothers National Memorial.

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