Origin
Kure Beach, NC
Afternoon in Kure Beach on Monday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kure Beach, NC to High Point, NC
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
227.4 mi
366 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Kure Beach, NC to High Point, NC covers 227.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue K, Dow Road South, North Lake Park Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.7 miles from Kure Beach, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 227.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue K is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 45m 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 Kure Beach, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dow Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lake Park Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carolina Beach Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South College Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Michael Jordan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Rd | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Avenue K
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kure Beach, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Fort Fisher Boulevard South
525 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fort Fisher Boulevard South
2
Turn left onto Avenue K
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue K
3
Continue on Dow Road South
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Dow Road South
4
Turn left onto North Lake Park Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Lake Park Boulevard
5
Continue on Carolina Beach Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Carolina Beach Road
6
Continue on South College Road
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
South College Road
7
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
Michael Jordan Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
9
Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cleveland Rd
10
Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Road
11
Continue on Cleveland School Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland School Road
12
Turn right onto Benson Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Benson Road
13
Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NC 540 Toll West: Apex
14
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Triangle Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
16
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 64 West: Pittsboro
18
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
42 min
19
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
23
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
25
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 29 South
26
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Main Street, Downtown
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
28
Arrive at your 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 113.7 miles from Kure Beach, NC, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.7 miles or 1h 52m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kure Beach, 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 Kure Beach, NC
This is one driving day of about 227.4 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kure Beach, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.7 mi from Kure Beach, NC · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.7 miles from Kure Beach, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in High Point, NC
The final approach into High Point, 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 High Point, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.39 one way
$72.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.78 | $85.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.52 | $101.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.88 | $10.92 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.90 | $9.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91 | 1 | $31.84 | $14.55 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
High Point, NC
Afternoon in High Point on Monday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
9 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
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kure Beach, NC to High Point, NC covers 227.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue K, Dow Road South, North Lake Park Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.7 miles from Kure Beach, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.39 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kure Beach, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kure Beach, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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