Origin
Flat Rock, NC
Morning in Flat Rock on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flat Rock, 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 20m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flat Rock, NC
Mo Eid
Trip Overview
This straightforward 64.6-mile drive from Flat Rock, NC to Greensboro, NC takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. With 85% of the journey on highways, you'll find it to be a focused drive with a modest fuel cost of around $10. The route remains within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Given its short duration and highway focus, this trip is perfect for a quick transition between destinations without the need for an overnight stop. Plan for a smooth and efficient journey as you head towards Greensboro.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Andy Griffith Parkway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| NC 74 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Salem Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| I 40 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Pine Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Renfro Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Andy Griffith Parkway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on NC 103
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pine Street
2
Turn left onto US 52 Business; NC 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Renfro Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 52 Business; NC 89
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 52
23 mi
·
26 min
·
South Andy Griffith Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74
13 mi
·
15 min
·
NC 74
Toward NC 74 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53B
Toward US 421 South: Greensboro
7
Merge onto US 421; NC 150
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 218B
Toward Freeman Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
12
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
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
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 32.3 miles from Flat Rock, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 28.6 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
28.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NC 74
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74 toward NC 74 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NC 74 East
6
41.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 421 South: Greensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 53B
Toward US 421 South: Greensboro
8
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Freeman Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward Freeman Mill Road
7
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
6:51 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
26 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
1h 20m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 64.6-mile trip, with 85% of your time spent on the open road. The South Andy Griffith Parkway will be your primary companion for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.3 miles. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates NC 74 and Salem Parkway, suggesting a transition through different types of arterial roads. This drive offers a consistent pace, allowing you to cover ground efficiently without significant detours or winding local roads. It's a practical path designed for straightforward travel.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on South Andy Griffith Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Andy Griffith Parkway and NC 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in near NC 74.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 28.6 miles (NC 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Flat Rock, NC to Greensboro, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
54.3 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via I 40
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 20m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on South Andy Griffith Parkway. 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 28.6 miles (NC 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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