How far is High Point, NC from Whiteville, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Whiteville, NC is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Whiteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Whiteville.
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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
17 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1539 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Powell Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Powell Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1427 ft · 26 sec · West Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jefferson Street
65 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Street
36 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Jefferson Street
17 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Whiteville.
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.
Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Whiteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Whiteville?
The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from High Point and 80.5 miles from Whiteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Whiteville.
Stop Ideas Near Rockingham
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 Rockingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Whiteville. Straight-line distance: 133.76 mi (215.27 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 Whiteville
City in North Carolina
| Population | 5,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.3387800, -78.7030700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiteville (-78.70307, 34.33878)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.16 | $50.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
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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