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Shallotte, NC
Late night in Shallotte on Saturday
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4:47 AM
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Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Shallotte, NC to High Point, 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
199.5 mi
321 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Shallotte, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shallotte, NC to High Point, NC covers 199.5 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 US 220, Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.7 miles on US 220. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.20 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
99.7 miles from Shallotte, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 199.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Shallotte, NC to High Point, NC covers 199.5 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 220 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
922 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
930 ft
Total Descent
23 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
~199.5 mi in
Elevation Range
907 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NC 130 / Whiteville Road Northwest.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 199.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NC 130 / Whiteville Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.2 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NC 130 / Whiteville Road Northwest
Turn right onto NC 130 / Whiteville Road Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
107.2 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
117.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
8
124 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
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US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
9
181.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 42m in
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I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shallotte, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Winston-Salem
181.8 mi in
|
~3h 42m
|
via I 74
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 220 | 62.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 37.1 mi | 41m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| New Britton Highway East | 17 mi | 29m |
| I 74 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Whiteville Road Northwest | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| East Green Drive | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shallotte, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mulberry Street
2
Turn right onto US 17 Business; NC 130
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto NC 130
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Whiteville Road Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on NC 130
17 mi
·
29 min
·
New Britton Highway East
5
Continue on NC 130
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vinson Boulevard
6
Continue on NC 130
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Love Mill Road
7
Turn right onto US 701 Bypass; NC 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South J K Powell Boulevard
8
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Powell Boulevard
9
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jk Powell Boulevard
10
Continue on US 701 Bypass; NC 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
12
Merge onto US 74; US 76
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
14
Continue on US 74
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
11 mi
·
11 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 220
Use the left lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 74
Exit 80
Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Green Drive East
23
Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road
168 ft
·
3 sec
·
Triangle Lake Road
24
Continue on East Green Drive
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
South Main 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 99.7 miles from Shallotte, NC, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 44 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.7 miles or 2h 9m 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 22m
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 Shallotte, 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 Shallotte, NC
This is one driving day of about 199.5 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Shallotte, 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 US 220 for about 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.7 mi from Shallotte, NC · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.7 miles from Shallotte, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 220 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.
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
$31.20 one way
$62.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.11 | $68.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.92 | $73.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.05 | $88.09 |
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: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.95 | $9.58 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.93 | $12.77 |
Gas CO2
70 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.
Destination
High Point, NC
Late night in High Point on Saturday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
4 degrees warmer 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shallotte, NC to High Point, NC covers 199.5 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 US 220, 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 99.7 miles from Shallotte, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.20 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 199.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NC 130 / Whiteville Road Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.2 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Shallotte, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 15 ft to 922 ft elevation with about 930 ft of total climbing.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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