How far is High Point, NC from Buxton, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Buxton, NC is about 331 miles (532.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Buxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Buxton.
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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 right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 29 min
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Keep slight right
26.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
893 ft · 15 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Turn right onto Cape Hatteras National Park Road
23.6 mi · 34 min · Cape Hatteras National Park Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
22 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24.6 mi · 42 min
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Turn left
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Buxton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 North
Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving High Point and Partly Cloudy near Buxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Buxton?
The road trip is about 331 miles (532.7 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Princeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from High Point and 165.7 miles from Buxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Partly Cloudy near Buxton.
Stop Ideas Near Princeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Town Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeville.
Rocky Mount
Greenville, NC
Wilson
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 255.13 mi (410.6 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 Buxton
Buxton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2676800, -75.5423700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buxton (-75.54237, 35.26768)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.26 | $38.05 | $76.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $43.11 | $86.22 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $48.22 | $96.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $63.31 | $126.61 |
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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