Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
206.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Photo: C k
The drive from Wrightsville Beach, NC to High Point, NC covers 206.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wrightsville Avenue, Eastwood Road, Martin Luther King Jr Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.20 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
103.3 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 28m drive with frequent turns across 206.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North College Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Michael Jordan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Rd | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville Beach, NC and High Point, NC.
Start on Causeway Drive
Continue on Wrightsville Avenue
Continue on Eastwood Road
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
Turn right onto North College Road
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd
Turn left onto Cleveland Road
Continue on Cleveland School Road
Turn right onto Benson Road
Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
Merge slight left
Take the exit right
Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.3 miles or 1h 44m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near High Point, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Wrightsville Beach, 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 Wrightsville Beach, NC
This is one driving day of about 206.5 miles and 3h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.3 mi from Wrightsville Beach, NC · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 103.3 miles from Wrightsville Beach, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$32.20 one way
$64.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $36.01 | $72.01 |
| premium | $4.78 | $38.84 | $77.69 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $45.72 | $91.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.68 | $9.91 |
| Efficient EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.07 | $8.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.6 | 1 | $28.91 | $13.22 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Wrightsville Beach on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in High Point on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Raleigh, NC
103 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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