How far is High Point, NC from Sneads Ferry, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Sneads Ferry, NC is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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
219.51 mi
04h 32m
Flight
176.2 mi
283.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.2 mi
Kilometers
283.57 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.51 mi
Kilometers
353.27 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneads Ferry
Thu, Apr 16, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in High Point
Thu, Apr 16, 8:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Sneads Ferry
Thu, Apr 16, 3:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From High Point
109.7 mi
02h 16m
To Sneads Ferry
109.8 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Sneads Ferry.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    26.3 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro

    1413 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington

    2538 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  18. 18

    Turn right onto D S Williams Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Wilmington Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rifle Range Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Rifle Range Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

  29. 29

    Continue on NC Highway 210

    1.4 km · 2 min · NC Highway 210

  30. 30

    Turn left onto NC Highway 172

    1.5 km · 2 min · NC Highway 172

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Club Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
60.9 mi · 28%
US 421 South
26.3 mi · 12%
Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 10%
US 64
21.3 mi · 10%
South Main Street
16.3 mi · 7%
Wilmington Highway
11.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

59.6 mi · 01h 04m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
176.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
02h 16m from High Point
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near Sneads Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to Sneads Ferry?

The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from High Point and 109.8 miles from Sneads Ferry.

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 43.3 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Sneads Ferry. Straight-line distance: 176.2 mi (283.57 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
Sneads Ferry

#2 Sneads Ferry

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population2,646
Coordinates34.5526700, -77.3971800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Sneads Ferry (-77.39718, 34.55267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.32 L · about $30.70
Round trip
$61.40
15.5 gal · 58.64 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.70 $61.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.32 $68.65
Premium $4.78 $37.03 $74.06
Diesel $5.62 $43.59 $87.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Sneads Ferry. The current time is 11:14:15.

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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.