Origin
Oak Island, NC
Afternoon in Oak Island on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Island, NC to High Point, NC
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
219.7 mi
353 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Island, NC to High Point, NC covers 219.7 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Middleton Street, Southport-Supply Road Southeast, Green Swamp Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.16 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
109.8 miles from Oak Island, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 219.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Middleton Street 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 31m 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 Oak Island, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Middleton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southport-Supply Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Green Swamp Road Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Indian Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| G R Kindley Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 73 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Middleton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Island, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on South Middleton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Middleton Avenue
2
Continue on North Middleton Street
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Middleton Street
3
Turn left onto Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Southport-Supply Road Southeast
4
Continue on Green Swamp Road Northwest
26 mi
·
35 min
·
Green Swamp Road Northwest
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
34 mi
·
38 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
7
Continue on American Indian Highway
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
8
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 1: Rockingham
11
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
12
Turn straight
4.4 mi
·
6 min
13
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
16
Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Drive East
17
Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Triangle Lake Road
18
Continue on East Green Drive
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Green Drive
19
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
20
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 109.8 miles from Oak Island, NC, or about 1h 45m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.8 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
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 Oak Island, 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 Oak Island, NC
This is one driving day of about 219.7 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Island, 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 109.8 mi from Oak Island, NC · 1h 45m 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.
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 109.8 miles from Oak Island, 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
$35.16 one way
$70.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| premium | $4.78 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.81 | $97.62 |
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: 76.9 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 | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
| Efficient EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.76 | $14.06 |
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.
Destination
High Point, NC
Afternoon in High Point on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
18 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 31m 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 Oak Island, NC to High Point, NC covers 219.7 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Middleton Street, Southport-Supply Road Southeast, Green Swamp Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.8 miles from Oak Island, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.16 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 31m 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 Oak Island, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Island, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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