How far is Saint James, NC from High Point, NC?

The driving distance from Saint James, NC to High Point, NC is about 219.3 miles (353 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
219.36 mi
03h 42m
Flight
176.2 mi
283.56 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
283.56 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.36 mi
Kilometers
353.03 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Point
Sat, Apr 18, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Saint James
Sat, Apr 18, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint James
2026-04-18T01:56
Arrive High Point
Sat, Apr 18, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint James
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
East Laurinburg
NC

Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Saint James
109.5 mi
01h 51m
To High Point
109.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint James and High Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto St James Drive Southeast

    1.2 km · 3 min · St James Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Members Club Boulevard

    1.3 km · 3 min · Members Club Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wingfoot Drive

    63 m · 9 sec · Wingfoot Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fairway Village Drive

    67 m · 15 sec · Fairway Village Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Wingfoot Drive

    1416 ft · 1 min · Wingfoot Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ellington Place

    1547 ft · 1 min · Ellington Place

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Parkridge Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Parkridge Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    74 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1917 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Middleton Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Middleton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southport-Supply Road Southeast

    9 mi · 12 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Green Swamp Road Northwest

    25.6 mi · 35 min · Green Swamp Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    34.1 mi · 39 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

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

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  24. 24

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

    15.4 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East

    2380 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Green Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint James 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
57.8 mi · 26%
Andrew Jackson Highway
54.2 mi · 25%
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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
176.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Laurinburg
01h 51m from Saint James
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint James and Mostly Sunny near High Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint James to High Point?

The road trip is about 219.3 miles (353 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

East Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Saint James and 109.8 miles from High Point.

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 43.1 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Laurinburg

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

26 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

60 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint James and High Point. Straight-line distance: 176.2 mi (283.56 km).

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#1 Saint James

Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States

Population6,607
Coordinates33.9293400, -78.1163800
Altitude3
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: (-78.116257, 33.929435)
End: South Main Street (-80.005284, 35.955694)

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
7.74 gal
29.3 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
15.48 gal · 58.6 L
Estimated CO2
68.8 kg one way
Round trip: 137.6 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.66 $61.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.28 $68.56
Premium $4.78 $36.98 $73.96
Diesel $5.62 $43.53 $87.06

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 Saint James and High Point. The current time is 01:56:03.

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.