Trip from High Point, NC to Southport, NC

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

219.3 mi

353 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

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Southport, NC

Michael Ken

Trip Overview

The drive from High Point, NC to Southport, NC covers 219.3 miles and takes about 4h 26m 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 $35.10 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

109.7 miles from High Point, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from High Point, NC to Southport, NC covers 219.3 miles and takes about 4h 26m, 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 20 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 11 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.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 219.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

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.

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 straight / slight right lanes.

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
Southport-Supply Road Southeast	15 mi	21m
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 Southport, 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 straight / slight right lanes.

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

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

10 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 74

34 mi · 36 min · American Indian Highway

Continue on US 74; NC 130

34 mi · 38 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Turn right onto NC 211

25 mi · 34 min · NC 211

Continue on NC 211

15 mi · 21 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on NC 211

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Howe Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

NC 211

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 109.7 miles from High Point, NC, or about 2h 11m 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 109.7 miles or 2h 11m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southport, 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 219.3 miles and 4h 26m.

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 109.7 mi from High Point, NC · 2h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

110 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

Fayetteville, NC to Southport, NC

105.5 mi · 2h 24m

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 109.7 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 Southport, NC

The final approach into Southport, 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 Southport, 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.

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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 181.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.10 one way

$70.19 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$38.24	$76.48
premium	$4.78	$41.25	$82.51
diesel	$5.64	$48.72	$97.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.8	0	$23.03	$10.53
Efficient EV	54.8	0	$19.19	$8.77
EV Truck/SUV	87.7	1	$30.70	$14.04

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 35 minutes ago

Origin

High Point, NC

Afternoon in High Point on Sunday

Local time

2:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

S 3 to 8 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 12 at 3:43AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Southport, NC

Afternoon in Southport on Sunday

Local time

2:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Sunny

SE 8 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 12 at 3:43AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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

4h 26m 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 Southport, NC covers 219.3 miles and takes about 4h 26m 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 109.7 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 $35.10 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.

The route from High Point, NC to Southport, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from High Point, NC to Southport, NC

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Southport, NC

National Parks Near This Route

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

High Point, NC

Southport, NC

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 26m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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