How far is Masonboro, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Masonboro, NC to High Point, NC is about 217 miles (349.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.5 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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Masonboro and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonboro and High Point.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Masonboro Sound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Masonboro Sound Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Grove Drive
2.4 mi · 5 min · Pine Grove Drive
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Continue on Peachtree Avenue
596 ft · 19 sec · Peachtree Avenue
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Turn right onto South College Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · South College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina
1960 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Cleveland School Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland School Road
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Turn right onto Benson Road
2708 ft · 57 sec · Benson Road
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Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi · 21 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
1902 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit right
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Downtown
1356 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonboro and High Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Masonboro 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 Masonboro to High Point?
The road trip is about 217 miles (349.2 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Masonboro and 109.6 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 $30.34 one way or $60.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Masonboro and Chance Rain Showers near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Masonboro and High Point. Straight-line distance: 173.06 mi (278.52 km).
#1 Masonboro
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,826 |
| Coordinates | 34.1793400, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.93 | $67.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.60 | $73.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.08 | $86.16 |
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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