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Trip from Broadway, 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

3h 14m

Distance

164.8 mi

265 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 3m ★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Broadway, NC, NC

Broadway, NC

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 164.8-mile journey from Broadway to Greensboro, North Carolina, a drive that will take approximately 3 hours and 14 minutes. This trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward path primarily along US 220, American Indian Highway, and Andrew Jackson Highway. With a projected fuel cost of around $26, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The mixed driving profile suggests a varied experience, making it an efficient and manageable trip for most travelers.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.4 miles from Broadway, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 220 62.7 mi 1h 11m
American Indian Highway 33.6 mi 36m
Andrew Jackson Highway 29.5 mi 33m
I 73 17.6 mi 19m
G R Kindley Freeway 10.5 mi 11m
Freeman Mill Road 3 mi 4m
Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest 1.9 mi 2m
Joe Brown Highway North 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 220 — 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadway, NC and Greensboro, NC.

1

Start on Old Stake Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Old Stake Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Braswell Road

327 ft · 16 sec · Braswell Road
3

Turn right onto Grist Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Grist Road
4

Turn right onto US 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
5

Turn left onto US 74 Business; NC 130; NC 410

1.9 mi · 2 min · Joe Brown Highway North
6

Take the ramp onto US 74 Business; NC 130

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 74 Business; NC 130
7

Merge onto US 74; NC 130

9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
8

Continue on US 74; NC 130

34 mi · 36 min · American Indian Highway
9

Continue on US 74

20 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74

11 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 311 Toward US 1: Rockingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto US 1

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
13

Turn straight onto US 220

4.4 mi · 6 min · US 220
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 220

0.4 mi · 36 sec · US 220
Use the left lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 220

58 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220

18 mi · 19 min · I 73; US 220
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on Freeman Mill Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road
19

Continue on South Edgeworth Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto West Market Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · West Market Street
Use the right lane.
21

Arrive at destination

West Market Street

Trip Plan

For this 1-day trip covering 164.8 miles, starting your drive in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With a duration of just over 3 hours, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 60 miles, so consider taking a break before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as planning your single stop effectively will ensure a smooth journey towards Greensboro.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.4 miles from Broadway, NC, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 36 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.4 miles or 1h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensboro, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Broadway, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Broadway, NC

This is one driving day of about 164.8 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Broadway, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 220 for about 62.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockingham, NC

82 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

Lumberton, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockingham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Broadway, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 220 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 82.4

Rockingham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 58.9

Laurinburg, NC

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 58.9

Laurinburg, North Carolina

+19499452000

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 58.9

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Chadbourn, North Carolina

Blink Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 58.9

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 129.5

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 141.3

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Hamlet Depot & Museums

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 70.6

Hamlet, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19105820603

Visit website

North Carolina Rural Heritage Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 58.9

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19102772456

Visit website

ICY RICH GIRLS MUSEUM

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 164.8

Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13369474244

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 69.1 and 164.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 311 Toward US 1: Rockingham
8
85.9 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 220

Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
8
143.7 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | I 73; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220 toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
7
164.6 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | West Market Street

Turn right onto West Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.77 one way

$51.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $28.18 $56.36
premium $4.70 $30.50 $61.00
diesel $5.61 $36.39 $72.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.4 0 $17.30 $7.91
Efficient EV 41.2 0 $14.42 $6.59
EV Truck/SUV 65.9 0 $23.07 $10.55

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Broadway, NC

Afternoon in Broadway on Sunday

Local time

12:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greensboro, NC

Afternoon in Greensboro on Sunday

Local time

12:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Rockingham, NC

82 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 14m 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 drive presents a mixed driving profile, with 56% of the journey utilizing highways. You'll experience stretches on roads like US 220, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 62.7 miles, offering a consistent pace. The route incorporates a blend of highway travel and other roadways, suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Expect the road to evolve as you progress, transitioning between different types of thoroughfares as you head towards Greensboro.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on US 220.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69.1 miles in near US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 164.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 69.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 3h 14m. Total distance: 164.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on US 220. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 69.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Greensboro, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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