Origin
Eden, NC
Late night in Eden on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden, 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
47m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eden, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Eden to Greensboro, you are looking at a straightforward 35.8-mile journey that typically takes about 41 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is easily manageable as a quick day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $6 for fuel should cover your needs for this transit through the North Carolina Southeast region. Since the route involves navigating local roads rather than long interstate stretches, you should expect a more personal pace than a major highway haul. It is an efficient connection between the two cities that keeps travel time minimal for your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| South Van Buren Road | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| US 158 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Summit Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bethlehem Church Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Harrington Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Hamilton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Friendly Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on South Hamilton Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Hamilton Street
2
Continue on United States 87
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
United States 87
3
Turn left onto Bethlehem Church Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethlehem Church Road
4
Turn left onto US 311; NC 87; NC 770
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Harrington Highway
5
Turn right onto NC 14
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
South Van Buren Road
6
Take the exit onto US 158
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 158
7
Continue on US 29
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 29
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Summit Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Summit Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Summit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on North Davie Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Davie Street
11
Turn right onto East Friendly Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Friendly Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Eugene Street
353 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Eugene Street
13
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Eden, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bethlehem Church Road
Turn left onto Bethlehem Church Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NC 14 / South Van Buren Road
Turn right onto NC 14 / South Van Buren Road
Navigation decision point
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
35 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
East Friendly Avenue
Turn right onto East Friendly Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
North Eugene Street
Turn left onto North Eugene Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
12:18 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
10 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
47m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will be traveling primarily via United States 87, Bethlehem Church Road, and Harrington Highway, with zero percent of the route consisting of highway driving. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on United States 87, you will find yourself navigating constant transitions throughout the 35.8-mile trek. This layout creates a rhythmic, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish. It is the ideal choice if you prefer local roads over the repetitive nature of high-speed travel.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Bethlehem Church Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 35.5 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: at 0.6 miles (Bethlehem Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (NC 14 / South Van Buren Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Eden, NC to Greensboro, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
32.4 mi in
|
~41m
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 47m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 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 0.6 miles (Bethlehem Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (NC 14 / South Van Buren Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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