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Trip from Carolina Shores, 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 11m

Distance

206.1 mi

332 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 58m ★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m

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

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Downtown Carolina Shores, NC, NC

Carolina Shores, NC

Mark Teachey

Trip Overview

This 206.1-mile drive from Carolina Shores, NC, to High Point, NC, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US 220, American Indian Highway, and Andrew Jackson Highway, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $32, making it an economical option. This route offers a mixed driving experience across the Southeast region of North Carolina, suitable for those looking for a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stay.

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

103.1 miles from Carolina Shores, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 220 62.7 mi 1h 11m
American Indian Highway 33.6 mi 36m
Andrew Jackson Highway 29.5 mi 33m
I 74 15.4 mi 17m
Highway 9 East 13.9 mi 19m
G R Kindley Freeway 10.5 mi 11m
Peacock Road 9.9 mi 13m
US 701 6.4 mi 8m
Longest stretch: US 220 — 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Carolina Shores Parkway

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Carolina Shores Parkway
2

Turn right onto SR 1168

0.6 mi · 1 min · Country Club Drive
3

Turn left onto US 17

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ocean Highway West
4

Continue on US 17

4.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 17
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward SC 31, Loris, Myrtle Beach
6

Merge onto SC 9

14 mi · 19 min · Highway 9 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Turn straight onto SC 9

6.3 mi · 7 min · SC 9
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
9

Keep slight right at fork

460 ft · 11 sec
10

Turn straight onto US 701

3.3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 701 North
11

Keep slight right at fork

444 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn straight onto US 701

6.4 mi · 8 min · US 701
13

Turn left onto Peacock Road

9.9 mi · 13 min · Peacock Road
14

Turn left onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chadbourn Highway
15

Continue on US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Strawberry Boulevard
16

Turn right onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130; NC 410

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Brown Street
17

Continue on US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130; NC 410

2.0 mi · 3 min · Joe Brown Highway North
18

Take the ramp onto US 74 Business; NC 130

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 74 Business; NC 130
19

Merge onto US 74; NC 130

9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
20

Continue on US 74; NC 130

34 mi · 36 min · American Indian Highway
21

Continue on US 74

20 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74

11 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 311 Toward US 1: Rockingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn right onto US 1

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
25

Turn straight onto US 220

4.4 mi · 6 min · US 220
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 220

0.4 mi · 36 sec · US 220
Use the left lane.
27

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.
28

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.
29

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Green Drive East
30

Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

168 ft · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road
31

Continue on East Green Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
32

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Main Street
33

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 11-minute duration, this trip is comfortably achievable in one day. To make the most of your drive, consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for the 206.1 miles and any brief stops you might need. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 62.7 miles on US 220, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before entering this longer segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, this route is budget-friendly, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during that longer stretch on US 220.

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 103.1 miles from Carolina Shores, NC, or about 2h 11m 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 45 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.1 miles or 2h 11m 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 27m

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 Carolina Shores, 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.

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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 Carolina Shores, NC

This is one driving day of about 206.1 miles and 4h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Carolina Shores, 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.

city in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurinburg, NC

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.

Popular next leg

Laurinburg, NC to High Point, NC

105 mi · 2h 3m

Pacing Suggestions

Loris, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurinburg, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.1 miles from Carolina Shores, 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.

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.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Calabash, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 103.1

Laurinburg, NC

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 103.1

Laurinburg, North Carolina

+19499452000

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 103.1

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 58.9

Evergreen, North Carolina

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 103.1

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 44.2

Chadbourn, North Carolina

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 73.6

Lumberton, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 206.1

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

North Carolina Rural Heritage Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 103.1

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19102772456

Visit website

Hamlet Depot & Museums

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 117.8

Hamlet, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19105820603

Visit website

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 206.1

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 188.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
6.1 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward SC 31, Loris, Myrtle Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SC 31, Loris, Myrtle Beach
6
113.9 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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.
7
124.4 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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
8
130.6 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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...
9
188.5 mi into trip | ~3h 49m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.23 one way

$64.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $35.24 $70.48
premium $4.70 $38.14 $76.29
diesel $5.61 $45.50 $91.01

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: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.8 0 $21.64 $9.89
Efficient EV 51.5 0 $18.03 $8.24
EV Truck/SUV 82.4 1 $28.85 $13.19

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Carolina Shores, NC

Morning in Carolina Shores on Sunday

Local time

6:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Morning in High Point on Sunday

Local time

6:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

NW 5 mph 12% chance Live forecast

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

10 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 11m 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?

The character of this drive is a blend of highway speeds and more local road navigation. With 60% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of faster travel, contrasted with segments on American Indian Highway and Andrew Jackson Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 62.7 miles on US 220, offering a good period of consistent driving. This mixed profile means you can expect the road conditions and pace to change as you progress, keeping the journey engaging without becoming overly demanding.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on US 220.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 6.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 206.1 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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.9 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Winston-Salem

188.5 mi in | ~3h 49m | via I 74

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 11m. Total distance: 206.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on US 220. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at High Point, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.9 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 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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