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Trip from High Point, NC to Shallotte, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

195.9 mi

315 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

28 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m

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

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human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Shallotte, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from High Point, NC to Shallotte, NC covers 195.9 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, American Indian Highway, Andrew Jackson 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 $30.63 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

97.9 miles from High Point, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 72.3 mi 1h 20m
American Indian Highway 33.6 mi 36m
Andrew Jackson Highway 27.2 mi 29m
New Britton Highway East 17 mi 29m
Whiteville Road Northwest 13.5 mi 18m
East Hamlet Avenue 12.8 mi 16m
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 Shallotte, 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 22 Toward US 220 South: Rockingham Use 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

17 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 701 Bypass

1.2 mi · 2 min · Powell Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Jk Powell Boulevard
19

Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Powell Boulevard
20

Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130

1.4 mi · 2 min · South J K Powell Boulevard
21

Turn left onto NC 130

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Love Mill Road
22

Turn straight onto NC 130

1.5 mi · 2 min · Vinson Boulevard
23

Continue on NC 130

17 mi · 29 min · New Britton Highway East
24

Continue on NC 130

14 mi · 18 min · Whiteville Road Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn left onto US 17 Business; NC 130

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Main Street
26

Turn left onto Mulberry Street

75 ft · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
27

Arrive at destination

Mulberry Street

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 97.9 miles from High Point, NC, or about 1h 58m 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 43 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.9 miles or 1h 58m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shallotte, 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 195.9 miles and 4h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockingham, NC

98 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

Troy, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurinburg, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.9 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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

EV Connect Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 84

Hamlet, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 195.9

Shallotte, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 153.9

Chadbourn, North Carolina

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84

Rockingham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Universal Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 195.9

Shallotte, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 195.9

Shallotte, North Carolina

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 97.9

Laurinburg, NC

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 97.9

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Hamlet Depot & Museums

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 84

Hamlet, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19105820603

Visit website

North Carolina Rural Heritage Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 97.9

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19102772456

Visit website

The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 195.9

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19106876100

Visit website

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 160 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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
160 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.63 one way

$61.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $33.50 $66.99
premium $4.70 $36.26 $72.51
diesel $5.61 $43.25 $86.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

28 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Universal Charging Station

Shallotte, North Carolina

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Shallotte, North Carolina

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Chadbourn, North Carolina

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pembroke, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Asheboro, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Asheboro, North Carolina

InCharge

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Asheboro, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 11 Other: 7 EV Connect: 2 InCharge: 2 Tesla: 2 Blink: 2 Tesla Destination: 1 Shell Recharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.8 0 $20.57 $9.40
Efficient EV 49 0 $17.14 $7.84
EV Truck/SUV 78.4 0 $27.43 $12.54

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

High Point, NC

Afternoon in High Point on Saturday

Local time

2:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shallotte, NC

Afternoon in Shallotte on Saturday

Local time

2:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Rockingham, NC

98 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

4h 4m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from High Point, NC to Shallotte, NC covers 195.9 miles and takes about 4h 4m, 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?

6/10

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 Effort 6/10

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 195.9 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.

About the Cities

Starting in High Point, NC

Full guide →

High Point is part of the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina, along with Greensboro and Winston-Salem. High Point is often referred to as the furniture capital of the world due not only to the large number of furniture manufactures in the area, but also because of the International Home Furnishings Markets held each spring and fall. Over 8 million square feet of showroom space is used to draw over 70,000 people from all over the world to each market. This nearly doubles the population of High Point resulting in an economic boom to the entire Triad Area as hotel and motel rooms sell out and many residents rent out rooms, floors, or even their entire home for all or part of the 7 to 10 days during the market period.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 195.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from High Point, NC to Shallotte, NC covers 195.9 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.9 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 $30.63 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 195.9 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 Shallotte, 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.

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