Origin
Bethel, NC
Morning in Bethel on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel, NC to Greensboro, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, NC
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Trip Overview
Bethel to Greensboro is 38.6 miles and takes about 52 minutes via US 29, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its duration, it's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger itinerary. You'll primarily be on highway, making for efficient travel between these locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 31.6 mi | 37m |
| Law Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Summit Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Friendly Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Davie Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Eugene Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 31.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on Law Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Law Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
3
Merge onto US 29
32 mi
·
37 min
·
US 29
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Summit Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on Summit Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Summit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on North Davie Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Davie Street
7
Turn right onto East Friendly Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Friendly Avenue
8
Turn left onto North Eugene Street
353 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Eugene Street
9
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Bethel, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 29
Merge onto US 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Summit Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Summit Avenue, Downtown
5
38.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
East Friendly Avenue
Turn right onto East Friendly Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
38.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
North Eugene Street
Turn left onto North Eugene Street
Navigation decision point
4
38.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.14 | $14.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Greensboro on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 82% of the drive on such roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 31.6 miles on US 29 before transitioning. Expect a mostly highway profile, meaning fewer turns and consistent speeds for most of the trip. The transition away from the highway will likely involve a change in the density of exits and a shift in speed limits.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and Law Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near US 29.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.2 miles (East Friendly Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethel, NC to Greensboro, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
35.6 mi in
|
~46m
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 52m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on US 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 3.9 miles (US 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.2 miles (East Friendly Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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