Origin
Burlington, NC
Morning in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, 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
32m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, NC
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Burlington and Greensboro is a straightforward 22.3-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is ideal for a quick day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through Southeast North Carolina, staying entirely within the state for the duration of the drive. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the trip is highly economical for most drivers. It serves as a practical connection between these two cities, offering a direct path for those looking to move between these regional hubs without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Hunt Freeway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| East Gate City Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| I 40 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| South Church Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Alamance Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Eugene Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Fisher Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Webb Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Hunt Freeway
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on US 70; NC 62
192 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Church Street
2
Turn left onto NC 87; NC 100
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Webb Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 70; NC 62
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Fisher Street
4
Turn straight onto US 70; NC 62
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto NC 62
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Alamance Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
7
Merge onto I 40; I 85
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Sam Hunt Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NC 6
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Gate City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Eugene Street
12
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NC 62 / Alamance Road
Turn left onto NC 62 / Alamance Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
5
3.4 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
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
8:43 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
19 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
32m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you transition from Burlington toward Greensboro. You will rely on surface streets like West Webb Avenue, South Fisher Street, and South Church Street rather than high-speed interstates, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. Because you are navigating local roads, you should remain alert for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns along the way. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will experience a steady, engaged driving pace from start to finish. This is purely a local transit experience designed for navigating the heart of the region.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Sam Hunt Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sam Hunt Freeway and East Gate City Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near NC 62 / Alamance Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (NC 62 / Alamance Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 32m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 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: at 1.9 miles (NC 62 / Alamance Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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