Trip from Southport, NC to High Point, NC

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

222.7 mi

358 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

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Southport, NC

Michael Ken

Trip Overview

The drive from Southport, NC to High Point, NC covers 222.7 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 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 $35.64 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

111.4 miles from Southport, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Southport, NC to High Point, NC covers 222.7 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 19 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.

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 130.5 miles in near US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 222.7 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 130.5 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 141 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.3 miles (US 1): 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.

130.5 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | 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.

141 mi into trip | ~2h 50m 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

141.3 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | US 1

Turn right onto US 1

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

147.2 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | 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...

205.1 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in | 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Southport, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.

Winston-Salem

205.1 mi in | ~4h 4m | via I 74

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 220	62.7 mi	1h 11m
Andrew Jackson Highway	54.2 mi	1h 1m
American Indian Highway	33.6 mi	36m
Green Swamp Road Northwest	25.6 mi	35m
I 74	15.4 mi	17m
Southport-Supply Road Southeast	14.9 mi	21m
G R Kindley Freeway	10.5 mi	11m
North Howe Street	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 220 — 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southport, NC and High Point, NC.

Start on NC 211

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Howe Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NC 211

15 mi · 21 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NC 211

26 mi · 35 min · Green Swamp Road Northwest

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge onto US 74; US 76

34 mi · 38 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on US 74; NC 130

34 mi · 36 min · American Indian Highway

Continue on US 74

20 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74

11 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 311 Toward US 1: Rockingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 1

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 1

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto US 220

4.4 mi · 6 min · US 220

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 220

0.4 mi · 36 sec · US 220

Use the left lane.

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.

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.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Green Drive East

Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

168 ft · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

Continue on East Green Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Main Street

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 111.4 miles from Southport, NC, or about 2h 17m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 111.4 miles or 2h 17m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Southport, 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 Southport, NC

This is one driving day of about 222.7 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Southport, 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 111.4 mi from Southport, NC · 2h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

111 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

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 111.4 miles from Southport, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

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 ~49 min detour Free near mile 38.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.64 one way

$71.28 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$38.83	$77.66
premium	$4.78	$41.89	$83.78
diesel	$5.64	$49.48	$98.95

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: 77.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.8	0	$23.38	$10.69
Efficient EV	55.7	0	$19.49	$8.91
EV Truck/SUV	89.1	1	$31.18	$14.25

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% 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

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

Destination

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

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 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 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 Southport, NC to High Point, NC covers 222.7 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 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 111.4 miles from Southport, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.64 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.

On the drive from Southport, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.

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Trip from Southport, NC to High Point, NC

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in High Point, NC

National Parks Near This Route

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Southport, NC

High Point, NC

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 26m on the road

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