Origin
Carthage, NC
Morning in Carthage on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carthage, 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
1h 25m
Distance
63.5 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carthage, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Carthage to Greensboro, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 65.3 miles across the Southeast. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Martin Street, Summitt Street, and Old River Road rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is a very cost-effective way to transition between these two North Carolina locations. Because the route is entirely local, you gain a more intimate look at the regional landscape as you travel north.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 33.7 mi | 40m |
| Glendon Carthage Road | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Bonlee Carbonton Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Old US Highway 421 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Goldston Glendon Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| NC 902 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Barker Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Isaac Brooks Highway
— 33.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Courthouse Square
2
Continue on Martin Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Martin Street
3
Turn left onto Summitt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Summitt Street
4
Continue on Old River Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old River Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Glendon Carthage Road
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Glendon Carthage Road
6
Continue on Glendon Carthage Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Glendon Carthage Road
7
Turn right onto Goldston Road
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Goldston Road
8
Continue on Goldston Glendon Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Goldston Glendon Road
9
Turn left onto Bonlee Carbonton Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bonlee Carbonton Road
10
Turn right onto NC 902
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 902
11
Turn left onto Barker Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Barker Road
12
Turn left onto US 421
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Highway 421
14
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on South Davie Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Davie Street
16
Continue on East McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East McGee Street
17
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
West McGee Street
18
Continue on West McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West McGee Street
19
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Eugene Street
20
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
21
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Carthage, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 63.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Glendon Carthage Road
At end of road, turn left onto Glendon Carthage Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Barker Road
Turn left onto Barker Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway
Turn left onto US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
West McGee Street
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
8:22 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
3 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
1h 25m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. Behind the wheel, you will find yourself navigating winding local roads that require your full attention compared to the cruise-control ease of a typical highway. Since the path is composed of smaller connectors like Martin and Summitt Streets, the road surface and traffic patterns will change frequently throughout the 65.3-mile trip. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, so be prepared for a drive that demands consistent engagement from the driver.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.7 mi on Isaac Brooks Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Glendon Carthage Road.
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 1h 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Glendon Carthage Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (Barker Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway): 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 1h 25m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.7 miles on Isaac Brooks Highway. 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 1.6 miles (Glendon Carthage Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (Barker Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway): 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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