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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
36 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto St James Drive Southeast
1.2 km · 3 min · St James Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Members Club Boulevard
1.3 km · 3 min · Members Club Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wingfoot Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Wingfoot Drive
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Turn left onto Fairway Village Drive
67 m · 15 sec · Fairway Village Drive
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Turn straight onto Wingfoot Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Wingfoot Drive
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Turn right onto Ellington Place
1547 ft · 1 min · Ellington Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Parkridge Drive
2151 ft · 2 min · Parkridge Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
74 m · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1917 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Middleton Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Middleton Street
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Turn left onto Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9 mi · 12 min · Southport-Supply Road Southeast
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Continue on Green Swamp Road Northwest
25.6 mi · 35 min · Green Swamp Road Northwest
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Take the ramp left
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
34.1 mi · 39 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
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham
1626 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2369 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
15.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Green Drive East
2380 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Triangle Lake Road
51 m · 3 sec · Triangle Lake Road
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Continue on East Green Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Green Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
698 ft · 14 sec · 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 Saint James 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Laurinburg.
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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).
#1 Saint James
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 6,607 |
| Coordinates | 33.9293400, -78.1163800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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