How far is High Point, NC from Long Beach, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Long Beach, NC is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.62 mi
04h 25m
Flight
177.2 mi
285.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.2 mi
Kilometers
285.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.62 mi
Kilometers
351.83 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-19T07:35
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
109.4 mi
02h 12m
To Long Beach
109.3 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
Long Beach Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Sunday
Using Saint James as the closest live forecast in the Brunswick County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Long Beach.

  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

    34 mi · 38 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1884 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southport-Supply Road Southeast

    9 mi · 13 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Middleton Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Middleton Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Oak Island Drive

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Oak Island Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southeast 46th Street

    1174 ft · 42 sec · Southeast 46th Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Beach Drive

    45 m · 5 sec · East Beach Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Beach Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Long Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Green Drive
74 mi · 34%
Andrew Jackson Highway
44.6 mi · 20%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 15%
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 6%
Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9.02 mi · 4%
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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
177.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
02h 12m from High Point
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving High Point and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 109.4 miles from High Point and 109.3 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.54 one way or $61.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around High Point and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Beach.

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 Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 177.2 mi (285.17 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
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#2 Long Beach

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

Population5,618
Coordinates33.9104500, -78.1177700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Long Beach (-78.11777, 33.91045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.2 L · about $30.54
Round trip
$61.08
15.42 gal · 58.4 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.54 $61.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.15 $68.30
Premium $4.78 $36.84 $73.68
Diesel $5.62 $43.36 $86.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Long Beach. The current time is 07:35:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.