How far is High Point, NC from Shallotte, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Shallotte, NC is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.9 mi
04h 04m
Flight
164.83 mi
265.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.83 mi
Kilometers
265.27 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.9 mi
Kilometers
315.27 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shallotte
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-18T03:32
Arrive Shallotte
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Laurinburg
NC

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

From High Point
98 mi
02h 02m
To Shallotte
97.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Shallotte.

  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

    17 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1539 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Powell Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Powell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Jk Powell Boulevard

    815 ft · 15 sec · Jk Powell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Powell Boulevard

    2595 ft · 51 sec · Powell Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on South J K Powell Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South J K Powell Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Love Mill Road

    1494 ft · 34 sec · West Love Mill Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Vinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vinson Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on New Britton Highway East

    17 mi · 30 min · New Britton Highway East

  24. 24

    Continue on Whiteville Road Northwest

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Whiteville Road Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2146 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Green Drive
74 mi · 38%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 17%
Andrew Jackson Highway
27.5 mi · 14%
New Britton Highway East
17 mi · 9%
Whiteville Road Northwest
13.5 mi · 7%
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
164.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurinburg
02h 02m from High Point
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near Shallotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to Shallotte?

The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from High Point and 97.9 miles from Shallotte.

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

The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Mostly Sunny near Shallotte.

Stop Ideas Near Laurinburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurinburg, 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 Laurinburg.

RAIL

Hamlet

25 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Southern Pines

45 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

61 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Shallotte. Straight-line distance: 164.83 mi (265.27 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
Shallotte

#2 Shallotte

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

Population4,409
Coordinates33.9732300, -78.3858400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Shallotte (-78.38584, 33.97323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.17 L · about $27.37
Round trip
$54.74
13.82 gal · 52.34 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.37 $54.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.60 $61.21
Premium $4.78 $33.02 $66.03
Diesel $5.62 $38.86 $77.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Shallotte. The current time is 03:32:01.

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.