How far is Southport, NC from High Point, NC?
The driving distance from Southport, NC to High Point, NC is about 223.1 miles (359 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Southport and High Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport and High Point.
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Start on North Howe Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Howe Street
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Continue on Southport-Supply Road Southeast
14.9 mi · 21 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 Southport 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 Southport 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 Southport to High Point?
The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359 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 111.4 miles from Southport and 111.7 miles from High Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southport and Mostly Sunny near High Point.
Stop Ideas Near Maxton
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 Maxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southport and High Point. Straight-line distance: 179.97 mi (289.64 km).
#1 Southport
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,088 |
| Coordinates | 33.9215600, -78.0202700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.86 | $69.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.26 | $88.52 |
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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