How far is High Point, NC from Brices Creek, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Brices Creek, NC is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Brices Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Brices Creek.
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Start on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
26.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
1413 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight left
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Freedom Memorial Bridge
1.5 mi · 2 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge
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Turn right onto Williams Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Williams Road
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Continue on Kelso Road
2307 ft · 1 min · Kelso Road
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Turn sharp left onto Madame Moores Lane
2309 ft · 1 min · Madame Moores Lane
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Continue on Brices Creek Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Brices Creek Road
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Turn left onto Perrytown Loop Road
52 m · 8 sec · Perrytown Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perrytown Loop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Brices Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East New Bern Road
Continue on East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Brices Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Brices Creek?
The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from High Point and 102.5 miles from Brices Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.60 one way or $57.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Brices Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Selma Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Brices Creek. Straight-line distance: 175.48 mi (282.4 km).
#1 High Point
The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
| Population | 113,565 |
| Coordinates | 35.9556900, -80.0053200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brices Creek
Township in Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,073 |
| Coordinates | 35.0559900, -77.0877300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brices Creek (-77.08773, 35.05599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.60 | $57.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.98 | $63.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.50 | $68.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.61 | $81.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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