Origin
Swansboro, NC
Late night in Swansboro on Friday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swansboro, NC to High Point, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
215.3 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swansboro, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
The drive from Swansboro, NC to High Point, NC covers 215.3 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Corbett Avenue, Freedom Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.67 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
107.6 miles from Swansboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 215.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 215.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m 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 Swansboro, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Corbett Avenue | — | — |
| Freedom Way | — | — |
| Lejeune Boulevard | — | — |
| Johnson Boulevard | — | — |
| Marine Boulevard | — | — |
| Richlands Highway | — | — |
| Catherine Lake Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansboro, NC and High Point, NC.
1
Start on South Water Street
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Water Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto West Corbett Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Corbett Avenue
4
Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Freedom Way
5
Continue on Lejeune Boulevard
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lejeune Boulevard
6
Keep slight right to continue on Lejeune Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lejeune Boulevard
7
Turn slight right onto Johnson Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Johnson Boulevard
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Marine Boulevard
9
Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Richlands Highway
10
Continue on Richlands Highway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richlands Highway
11
Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Catherine Lake Road
12
Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackson Store Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hallsville Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
15
Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
D S Williams Road
16
Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
17
Take the exit right
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
19
Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cleveland Rd
20
Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Road
21
Continue on Cleveland School Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland School Road
22
Turn right onto Benson Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Benson Road
23
Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NC 540 Toll West: Apex
24
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Triangle Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
26
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
27
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 64 West: Pittsboro
28
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
42 min
29
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
30
Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
32
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
33
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
35
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 29 South
36
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Main Street, Downtown
37
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
38
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 107.6 miles from Swansboro, NC, or about 1h 54m 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 47 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.6 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m
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 Swansboro, 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.
+
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 Swansboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 215.3 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Swansboro, 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 107.6 mi from Swansboro, NC · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.6 miles from Swansboro, 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
$33.67 one way
$67.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $39.85 | $79.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.54 | $95.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.61 | $10.33 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.1 | 1 | $30.14 | $13.78 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Friday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Pine Level, NC
108 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
3h 48m 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 Swansboro, NC to High Point, NC covers 215.3 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Corbett Avenue, Freedom Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.6 miles from Swansboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.67 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 48m 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 Swansboro, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Swansboro, NC to High Point, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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