How far is Long Beach, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Long Beach, NC to High Point, NC is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.29 mi
03h 38m
Flight
177.2 mi
285.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.2 mi
Kilometers
285.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.29 mi
Kilometers
357.74 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T06:18
Arrive High Point
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maxton
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Long Beach
111 mi
01h 49m
To High Point
111.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Long Beach Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Sunday
Using Saint James as the closest live forecast in the Brunswick County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on East Beach Drive

    655 ft · 24 sec · East Beach Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast 43rd Street

    1264 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 43rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Oak Island Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Oak Island Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Middleton Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Middleton Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southport-Supply Road Southeast

    9 mi · 12 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Green Swamp Road Northwest

    25.6 mi · 35 min · Green Swamp Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    34.1 mi · 39 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East

    2380 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Green Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
57.8 mi · 26%
Andrew Jackson Highway
54.2 mi · 24%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 15%
Green Swamp Road Northwest
25.8 mi · 12%
I 74 West
15.4 mi · 7%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

57.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
177.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
01h 49m from Long Beach
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long Beach and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to High Point?

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 111 miles from Long Beach and 111.2 miles from High Point.

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

The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Long Beach and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.

Stop Ideas Near Maxton

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

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

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Dillon

35 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

55 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and High Point. Straight-line distance: 177.2 mi (285.17 km).

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#1 Long Beach

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

Population5,618
Coordinates33.9104500, -78.1177700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
High Point

#2 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: East Beach Drive (-78.117782, 33.910397)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.11
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.05 $62.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.72 $69.45
Premium $4.78 $37.46 $74.92
Diesel $5.62 $44.09 $88.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and High Point. The current time is 06:18:03.

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.