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Trip from Oak Island, 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 20m

Distance

219.3 mi

353 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 7m ★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 12m

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 Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Oak Island, NC

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 219.3-mile journey from Oak Island, North Carolina, to High Point, North Carolina, a drive that typically takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes. This trip is easily manageable as a single-day adventure, with a projected fuel cost of approximately $35. You'll navigate primarily via US 220, Andrew Jackson Highway, and American Indian Highway, experiencing a mixed driving profile. Since both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you'll stay within familiar territory. The convenience of a one-day trip allows for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

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

109.7 miles from Oak Island, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 220 62.7 mi 1h 11m
Andrew Jackson Highway 54.2 mi 1h 1m
American Indian Highway 33.6 mi 36m
Green Swamp Road Northwest 25.6 mi 35m
I 74 15.4 mi 17m
G R Kindley Freeway 10.5 mi 11m
Southport-Supply Road Southeast 9 mi 12m
North Middleton Street 4.1 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 220 — 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NC 906

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Middleton Avenue
2

Continue on NC 906

4.1 mi · 6 min · North Middleton Street
3

Turn left onto NC 211

9.0 mi · 12 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on NC 211

26 mi · 35 min · Green Swamp Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
6

Merge onto US 74; US 76

34 mi · 38 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
7

Continue on US 74; NC 130

34 mi · 36 min · American Indian Highway
8

Continue on US 74

20 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74

11 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 311 Toward US 1: Rockingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto US 1

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
12

Turn straight onto US 220

4.4 mi · 6 min · US 220
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 220

0.4 mi · 36 sec · US 220
Use the left lane.
14

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.
15

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.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Green Drive East
17

Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

168 ft · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road
18

Continue on East Green Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 20-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Oak Island to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant break is over 60 miles. The estimated $35 fuel cost should be factored into your budget. Given the manageable duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach High Point without needing an overnight stay and enjoy the flexibility of a shorter travel day.

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 109.7 miles from Oak Island, NC, or about 2h 13m 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 48 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.7 miles or 2h 13m 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 33m

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 Oak Island, 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 Oak Island, NC

This is one driving day of about 219.3 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Oak Island, 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

110 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurinburg, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.7 miles from Oak Island, 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.

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 62.7

Chadbourn, North Carolina

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 141

Rockingham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Oak Island, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 47

Hallsboro, North Carolina

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 188

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 188

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 109.7

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 94

Pembroke, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 219.3

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Green Swamp Preserve

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 15.7

Supply, North Carolina

+19103955000

Visit website

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 219.3

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

Hamlet Depot & Museums

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 125.3

Hamlet, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19105820603

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 201.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | NC 211 / Southport-Supply Road Southeast

Turn left onto NC 211 / Southport-Supply Road Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
127.1 mi into trip | ~2h 33m 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
137.6 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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
143.8 mi into trip | ~2h 53m 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
201.7 mi into trip | ~3h 58m 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

$34.29 one way

$68.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $37.50 $74.99
premium $4.70 $40.59 $81.18
diesel $5.61 $48.42 $96.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.8 0 $23.03 $10.53
Efficient EV 54.8 0 $19.19 $8.77
EV Truck/SUV 87.7 1 $30.70 $14.04

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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 Jun 23, 2022

Origin

Oak Island, NC

Late night in Oak Island on Sunday

Local time

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

High Point, NC

Late night in High Point on Sunday

Local time

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

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

26 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 20m 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?

This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 62.7 miles on US 220, providing a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, expect the road character to shift, moving from coastal influences to more inland landscapes. This variation keeps the drive interesting, avoiding the monotony of a purely interstate experience.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?

7/10

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 4.4 miles in near NC 211 / Southport-Supply Road Southeast.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 219.3 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 4.4 miles (NC 211 / Southport-Supply Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.6 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 Oak Island, NC to High Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Winston-Salem along the way.

Winston-Salem

201.7 mi in | ~3h 58m | 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 20m. Total distance: 219.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 20m 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 4.4 miles (NC 211 / Southport-Supply Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 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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