Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
219.3 mi
353 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Photo: Michael Ken
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 East Russell Avenue, Park Street, East Green Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 13m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 26m drive with frequent turns across 219.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from High Point, NC to Southport, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Russell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Green Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 220 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamlet Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raleigh Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between High Point, NC and Southport, NC.
Start on South Main Street
Turn left onto East Russell Avenue
Turn left onto Park Street
Turn right onto East Green Drive
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
Continue on Hamlet Avenue
Turn left onto Raleigh Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on American Indian Highway
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
Take the exit slight right
Turn right
Continue on Southport-Supply Road Southeast
Continue on North Howe Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.7 miles or 2h 13m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southport, NC than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.7 mi from High Point, NC · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 109.7 miles from High Point, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$35.10 one way
$70.19 round trip
| 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in High Point on Saturday
Local time
6:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Southport on Saturday
Local time
6:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Fayetteville, NC
110 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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