Trip from Beaufort, NC to High Point, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

247.6 mi

398 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 57m ★

6 AM

4h 10m

8 AM

4h 36m

10 AM

4h 19m

12 PM

4h 17m

3 PM

4h 21m

5 PM

4h 35m

8 PM

4h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America

Beaufort, NC

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Trip Overview

This 247.6-mile journey from Beaufort, NC to High Point, NC is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated around $40, it offers a budget-friendly excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile and a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and communities for the majority of the trip. Given its manageable duration and local road focus, this drive is best suited for a single-day adventure rather than requiring an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region throughout your entire trip.

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

123.8 miles from Beaufort, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Turner Street	—	—
West New Bern Road	—	—
West Vernon Avenue	—	—
Goldsboro Bypass	—	—
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway	—	—
I 85	—	—
US 29 South	—	—
South Main Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Turner Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Ann Street

299 ft · 12 sec · Ann Street

Turn right onto Turner Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Turner Street

Turn left

74 mi · 1 hr 35 min

Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road

Continue on West Vernon Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue

Continue straight

9.6 mi · 11 min

Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

20 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

10 mi · 14 min

Continue straight

2.0 mi · 2 min

Keep slight left

10 mi · 12 min

Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

10.0 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Merge slight left

82 mi · 1 hr 34 min

Keep slight right

7.7 mi · 9 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

5.4 mi · 5 min · I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

7.1 mi · 7 min · US 29 South

Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street, Downtown

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 247.6-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Beaufort to avoid any potential local traffic build-up. Since this is a turn-heavy, local road route, planning for one stop around the halfway point is advisable for a quick stretch or to refuel. The estimated 4 hours and 10 minutes of driving time, combined with the local road nature, means you'll want to stay alert and follow your navigation closely. With a fuel cost of about $40, ensure your tank is full before leaving Beaufort to maximize your time on the road and minimize unnecessary detours for gas.

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 123.8 miles from Beaufort, NC, or about 2h 5m 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 54 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.8 miles or 2h 5m 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 25m

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 Beaufort, 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 Beaufort, NC

This is one driving day of about 247.6 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Beaufort, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pine Level, NC

124 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

Ayden, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pine Level, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.8 miles from Beaufort, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 159.2

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cary, North Carolina

2.1 mi

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 159.2

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 159.2

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19197814810

Visit website

Calico Creek Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Morehead City, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+12522209040

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 176.8

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Morehead City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 106.1

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+19197345023

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.72 one way

$77.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$42.34	$84.67
premium	$4.70	$45.83	$91.65
diesel	$5.61	$54.67	$109.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.3	0	$26.00	$11.88
Efficient EV	61.9	0	$21.67	$9.90
EV Truck/SUV	99	1	$34.66	$15.85

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Beaufort, NC

Night in Beaufort on Saturday

Local time

10:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Night in High Point on Saturday

Local time

10:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Pine Level, NC

124 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a very local driving experience on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent intersections and a need for constant attention to navigation. You'll be covering ground primarily via Turner Street, West New Bern Road, and West Vernon Avenue, which are likely to take you through various towns and residential areas. Without any significant highway stretches, the pace will be dictated by local traffic and speed limits, making for a more engaging and less monotonous drive than a typical interstate trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the lack of highway suggests a continuous series of local road segments.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: Turner Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 4h 10m 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 Beaufort, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving in High Point, NC

Full guide →

High Point is part of the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina, along with Greensboro and Winston-Salem. High Point is often referred to as the furniture capital of the world due not only to the large number of furniture manufactures in the area, but also because of the International Home Furnishings Markets held each spring and fall. Over 8 million square feet of showroom space is used to draw over 70,000 people from all over the world to each market. This nearly doubles the population of High Point resulting in an economic boom to the entire Triad Area as hotel and motel rooms sell out and many residents rent out rooms, floors, or even their entire home for all or part of the 7 to 10 days during the market period.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 247.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beaufort, NC to High Point, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at High Point, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

Calico Creek Coffee

Triangle Coffee House

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ChargePoint Charging Station

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Tesla Destination Charger

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Piedmont Wildlife Center

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Wayne County Museum

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Beaufort, NC

High Point, NC

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 10m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in High Point, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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