The drive from High Point, NC to Saint James, NC covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.3 miles on I 74.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.00 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
108.7 miles from High Point, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 217.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from High Point, NC to Saint James, NC covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 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. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Green Drive.
Driving Effort5/10
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 217.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: 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 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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.
5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
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
6
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 straight / slight right lanes.
6
217 mi into trip|~4h 27m in|St James Drive Southeast
Enter roundabout onto St James Drive Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
72.3 mi
1h 20m
Andrew Jackson Highway
44.3 mi
49m
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi
36m
NC 211
25.4 mi
34m
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi
16m
Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9 mi
12m
US 220
4.8 mi
6m
Hamlet Avenue
3.5 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 Saint James, NC.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Russell Avenue
0.4 mi·55 sec·East Russell Avenue
3
Turn left onto Park Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Park Street
4
Turn right onto East Green Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·East Green Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 74
72 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 220
4.8 mi·6 min·US 220
Exit 22Toward US 220 South: RockinghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
2.5 mi·4 min·West Broad Avenue
9
Continue on US 74 BUS
3.5 mi·5 min·Hamlet Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 74 BUS
466 ft·11 sec·Raleigh Street
11
Turn right onto US 74 BUS
0.3 mi·41 sec·Spring Street
12
Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
13 mi·16 min·East Hamlet Avenue
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
10 mi·10 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 74
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
15
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi·38 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
17
Turn right onto NC 211
25 mi·34 min·NC 211
18
Continue on NC 211
9.0 mi·12 min·Southport-Supply Road Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto NC 906
3.0 mi·4 min·Middleton Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn slight left onto St James Drive Southeast
97 ft·4 sec·St James Drive Southeast
21
Continue on St James Drive Southeast
1.9 mi·7 min·St James Drive Southeast
22
Continue on Trailwood Drive Southeast
365 ft·16 sec·Trailwood Drive Southeast
23
Continue on St James Drive Southeast
0.6 mi·2 min·St James Drive Southeast
24
Enter roundabout onto St James Drive Southeast
245 ft·11 sec·St James Drive Southeast
25
Continue on St James Drive Southeast
0.3 mi·1 min·St James Drive Southeast
26
Turn left
118 ft·8 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 108.7 miles from High Point, NC, or about 2h 10m 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 48 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 10m 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 Saint James, 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 217.4 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 108.7 mi from High Point, NC
· 2h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 179.9
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.83
$10.44
Efficient EV
54.4
0
$19.02
$8.70
EV Truck/SUV
87
1
$30.44
$13.91
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
High Point, NC
Morning
in High Point on Saturday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Saint James, NC
Morning
in Saint James on Saturday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 3 mph0% chanceLive 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
4 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 29m 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 Saint James, NC covers 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 29m 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 108.7 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 $34.00 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 217.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
The route from High Point, NC to Saint James, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
