Road Trips from High Point, NC
High Point is a great launchpad for a variety of short and medium-length drives. You've got a cluster of destinations under an hour away, perfect for a quick day trip. If you're up for a longer haul, there are several options around the 3 to 4-hour mark, some featuring parks and flatter terrain. This means you can easily plan anything from a brief scenic drive to a more substantial weekend excursion, depending on how much time you have.
Total Routes
23
Shortest
2.2h
With Parks Nearby
23
Full-day getaway
Pine Level, NC
3h 43m178.7 mi one way
Maxton, NC
2h 13m110.5 mi one way
Windsor, NC
3h 58m207 mi one way
Castle Hayne, NC
3h 54m203.1 mi one way
Skippers Corner, NC
3h 55m203.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
18 total in this range
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
4h 17m214.8 mi one way
Southport, NC
4h 26m219.3 mi one way
Navassa, NC
4h 6m202 mi one way
Taking over 4 hours and covering 202 miles, this route includes parks and mixes highway with surface roads. It's one of the most extensive trips available, ideal for a full day or overnight.
Neuse Forest, NC
4h 15m210.5 mi one way
River Bend, NC
4h 3m201.2 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
4h 17m214.8 mi one way
Southport, NC
4h 26m219.3 mi one way
Navassa, NC
4h 6m202 mi one way
Neuse Forest, NC
4h 15m210.5 mi one way
Southport, NC
4h 26m219.3 mi one way
Navassa, NC
4h 6m202 mi one way
Kill Devil Hills, NC
5h 53m292.9 mi one way
Windsor, NC
3h 58m207 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for all routes, with the potential for park visits becoming more appealing as temperatures rise.
Summer
Longer daylight hours in summer make the 3-4 hour drives to destinations with parks a feasible option for a full day's outing.
Fall
The fall season provides comfortable temperatures for exploring parks near destinations like Burgaw or Bayshore on these longer drives.
Winter
Winter travel is straightforward on the mostly highway routes, with the shorter trips being particularly suitable for day excursions.
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