How far is High Point, NC from Saint James, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Saint James, NC is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Saint James.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Saint James.
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Start on South Main Street
1282 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Russell Avenue
2111 ft · 55 sec · East Russell Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
713 ft · 19 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto East Green Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Green Drive
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Take the ramp right
2714 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue
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Continue on Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue
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Turn left onto Raleigh Street
142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1716 ft · 41 sec · Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 17 min · East Hamlet Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
34 mi · 38 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right
25.4 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9 mi · 13 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Middleton Street
3 mi · 4 min · Middleton Street
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Turn slight left onto St James Drive Southeast
30 m · 5 sec · St James Drive Southeast
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Continue on St James Drive Southeast
1.9 mi · 7 min · St James Drive Southeast
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Continue on Trailwood Drive Southeast
111 m · 16 sec · Trailwood Drive Southeast
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Continue on St James Drive Southeast
3057 ft · 2 min · St James Drive Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward St James Drive Southeast
75 m · 12 sec · St James Drive Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto St James Drive Southeast
1430 ft · 1 min · St James Drive Southeast
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Turn left
36 m · 9 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 Saint James.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near Saint James.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Saint James?
The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 108.7 miles from High Point and 108.6 miles from Saint James.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Mostly Sunny near Saint James.
Stop Ideas Near Maxton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Saint James. Straight-line distance: 176.2 mi (283.56 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 Saint James
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 6,607 |
| Coordinates | 33.9293400, -78.1163800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint James (-78.11638, 33.92934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.65 | $73.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.14 | $86.27 |
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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