Origin
Alamance, NC
Late night in Alamance on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamance, NC to Greensboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamance, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Alamance and Greensboro, this 19.9-mile trip is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 29 minutes. Because the route is short, you can easily complete it as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Sam Hunt Freeway, I-40, and East Gate City Boulevard to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of only $3, it is an economical commute within the Southeast region. This drive is best viewed as a practical connection rather than a scenic excursion, making it ideal for those who value efficiency over leisure travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Hunt Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| East Gate City Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| I 40 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Kirkpatrick Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| University Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grand Oaks Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Eugene Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| S NC Highway 62 E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Hunt Freeway
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamance, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on Cardinal Lane
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cardinal Lane
2
Turn right onto NC 62
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
S NC Highway 62 E
3
Continue on NC 62
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Alamance Road
4
Turn left onto Kirkpatrick Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kirkpatrick Road
5
Turn left onto Grand Oaks Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Oaks Boulevard
6
Continue on University Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
University Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto I 40; I 85
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Sam Hunt Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NC 6
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Gate City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Eugene Street
13
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 62 / S NC Highway 62 E
Turn right onto NC 62 / S NC Highway 62 E
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway
Merge onto I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NC 6
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NC 6
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 63% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major roads. The journey features a steady pace, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 8.8 miles specifically on the Sam Hunt Freeway. You will experience a transition from regional highway speeds to the urban environment of Greensboro as you merge onto East Gate City Boulevard. The road maintains a consistent character, favoring fast transit over winding or technical sections. You will find that the route remains predictable, allowing you to settle into a rhythm once you reach the interstate.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Sam Hunt Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sam Hunt Freeway and East Gate City Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 62 / S NC Highway 62 E.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 62 / S NC Highway 62 E): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Greensboro, NC
Full guide →Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are the three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad, halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Sam Hunt Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greensboro, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 62 / S NC Highway 62 E): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greensboro, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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