How far is High Point, NC from Boiling Spring Lakes, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.77 mi
04h 17m
Flight
172.41 mi
277.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.41 mi
Kilometers
277.47 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.77 mi
Kilometers
345.64 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boiling Spring Lakes
Sat, Apr 11, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Sat, Apr 11, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-11T08:48
Arrive Boiling Spring Lakes
Sat, Apr 11, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maxton
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From High Point
107.4 mi
02h 08m
To Boiling Spring Lakes
107.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Boiling Spring Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Boiling Spring Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1282 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Russell Avenue

    2111 ft · 55 sec · East Russell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Street

    713 ft · 19 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Green Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Green Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2714 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Hamlet Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Raleigh Street

    142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1716 ft · 41 sec · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue

    12.8 mi · 17 min · East Hamlet Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    1979 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · George II Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Boiling Spring Lakes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Green Drive
74 mi · 34%
Andrew Jackson Highway
65.2 mi · 30%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 16%
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 6%
Ocean Highway East
12 mi · 6%
US 220 South
4.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Green Drive

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
02h 08m from High Point
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Boiling Spring Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to Boiling Spring Lakes?

The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from High Point and 107.4 miles from Boiling Spring Lakes.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Boiling Spring Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Maxton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maxton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maxton.

RAIL

Dillon

35 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

36 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

55 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Boiling Spring Lakes. Straight-line distance: 172.41 mi (277.47 km).

High Point

#1 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Boiling Spring Lakes

#2 Boiling Spring Lakes

City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,430
Coordinates34.0304500, -78.0672100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Boiling Spring Lakes (-78.06721, 34.03045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.69 L · about $30.02
Round trip
$60.05
15.16 gal · 57.38 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.02 $60.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.57 $67.14
Premium $4.78 $36.22 $72.43
Diesel $5.62 $42.63 $85.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Boiling Spring Lakes. The current time is 08:48:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.