How far is High Point, NC from Scotland Neck, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Scotland Neck, NC is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Scotland Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Scotland Neck.
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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
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
619 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Watson Seed Farm Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Watson Seed Farm Road
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Continue on Moore Farm Road
1 km · 57 sec · Moore Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Whitaker Street
1862 ft · 45 sec · Whitaker Street
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Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue on East 12th Street
149 m · 23 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right onto Roanoke Street
143 m · 17 sec · Roanoke Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
19 m · 3 sec · East 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Scotland Neck.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Scotland Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Scotland Neck?
The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
West Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from High Point and 89.1 miles from Scotland Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Scotland Neck.
Stop Ideas Near West Raleigh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Raleigh.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Scotland Neck. Straight-line distance: 144.92 mi (233.22 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 Scotland Neck
Town in North Carolina (United States)
| Population | 1,810 |
| Coordinates | 36.1296000, -77.4202500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotland Neck (-77.42025, 36.1296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.81 | $55.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.01 | $60.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.32 | $70.64 |
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 23, 2026
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