Masonboro, NC to High Point, NC is 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 15m via Michael Jordan Highway and US 64, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate trip. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this is a solid option for a single-day excursion.
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
107.3 miles from Masonboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Michael Jordan Highway
107.3 mi
1h 55m
US 64
32 mi
42m
Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi
30m
Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi
20m
US 29
7.1 mi
7m
Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi
5m
South College Road
4.3 mi
7m
I 85
2.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Michael Jordan Highway
— 107.3 mi, about 1h 55m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,167 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,513
Quietest
2 AM
~54 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonboro, NC and High Point, NC.
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Start on this road
35 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Masonboro Sound Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Masonboro Sound Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Grove Drive
2.4 mi·5 min·Pine Grove Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Peachtree Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·Peachtree Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 117; NC 132
4.3 mi·7 min·South College Road
6
Continue on I 40; US 117; NC 132
107 mi·1 hr 55 min·Michael Jordan Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·23 sec
Toward NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward Cleveland Rd
9
Turn left onto SR 1010
1.6 mi·2 min·Cleveland Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 1010
1.1 mi·1 min·Cleveland School Road
11
Turn right onto NC 50
0.5 mi·56 sec·Benson Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward NC 540 Toll West: ApexUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto NC 540 Toll
19 mi·20 min·Triangle Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 59A-BToward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 59BToward US 64 West: PittsboroUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 64
32 mi·42 min·US 64
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
19
Merge onto US 421
26 mi·30 min·Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 421
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 421
Exit 197Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, CharlotteUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
0.8 mi·1 min·US 421
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, CharlotteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 85; US 421
4.8 mi·5 min·Greensboro Urban Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.4 mi·2 min·I 85
Toward I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
7.1 mi·7 min·US 29
Toward US 29 SouthUse the slight right lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward South Main Street, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 15m drive time, it's best to leave Masonboro in the morning to give yourself ample time to reach High Point and settle in. Plan for one stop along the way; the 107.3-mile stretch on Michael Jordan Highway might be a good point to consider stretching your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition away from the highway portion, with an estimated cost of $33 for fuel. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility to adjust your departure time slightly based on your morning plans.
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 107.3 miles from Masonboro, NC, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.3 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 2h 1m 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 28m
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 Masonboro, 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 Masonboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 214.7 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Masonboro, 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 Michael Jordan Highway for about 107.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 139.3 and 212.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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139.3 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59B
Toward US 64 West: Pittsboro
8
197.5 mi into trip|~3h 53m in|US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 197
Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durha...
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197.7 mi into trip|~3h 54m in|US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem,...
7
205.7 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 29 South
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212.8 mi into trip|~4h 11m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South Main Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.70 one way
$63.40 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$34.83
$69.67
premium
$4.49
$37.97
$75.94
diesel
$4.80
$40.54
$81.08
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: 75.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.4
0
$22.54
$10.31
Efficient EV
53.7
0
$18.79
$8.59
EV Truck/SUV
85.9
1
$30.06
$13.74
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Masonboro, NC
Late night
in Masonboro on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Clear
SW 12 to 17 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:36PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 5:54PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Destination
High Point, NC
Late night
in High Point on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 3 to 10 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:36PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 5:54PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
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
9 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 15m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 22.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 29% highway share, meaning you'll transition from faster roads to surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 107.3 miles on Michael Jordan Highway. After this, expect to navigate more local roads. Given the "mostly surface roads" profile, you’ll likely encounter more traffic signals and varied speed limits as you approach your destination.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.3 mi on Michael Jordan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 139.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 214.7 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 139.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.5 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.7 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
922 ft17 ft
Total Climb
996 ft
Total Descent
99 ft
Highest Point
922 ft
~214.7 mi in
Elevation Range
905 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Masonboro, NC and High Point, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro, Durham and Charlotte.
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.
Top landmarks
•Highland Cotton Mills Village Historic District — historic district in High Point, North Carolina
•Pickett Cotton Mills — historic industrial property at 1200 Redding Drive in southwestern High Point, N...
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 214.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.3 miles on Michael Jordan Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 139.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.5 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.7 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at High Point, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
