Origin
Foxfire, NC
Afternoon in Foxfire on Tuesday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foxfire, 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 29m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foxfire, NC
Colon Freld
Trip Overview
Foxfire, NC to Greensboro, NC is 72 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 73 and NC 211 Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on major roads, making it a convenient option for a quick connection between these two points. Expect a mostly highway experience, ideal if you want to get to your destination efficiently without a lot of complex navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 73 | 52.5 mi | 59m |
| NC 211 Highway | 12 mi | 18m |
| Hoffman Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Edgeworth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 73
— 52.5 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foxfire, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on Hoffman Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Hoffman Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto NC 211
12 mi
·
18 min
·
NC 211 Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
4
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
35 mi
·
39 min
·
I 73; I 74; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
8
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Foxfire, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 71.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NC 211 / NC 211 Highway
At end of road, turn left onto NC 211 / NC 211 Highway
Navigation decision point
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 73; I 74; US 220
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
71.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.26 one way
$22.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Greensboro on Tuesday
Local time
12:51 PM
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
21 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 29m 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?
You'll spend about 90% of this 72-mile trip on highways, meaning you'll encounter a relatively smooth and direct path for most of the drive. The longest continuous stretch on a main highway is 52.5 miles on I 73. As you transition off the main interstate onto roads like NC 211 Highway and Hoffman Road, expect a change in the driving environment, likely with more local traffic and intersections.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on I 73.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 73 and NC 211 Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near NC 211 / NC 211 Highway.
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 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (NC 211 / NC 211 Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (I 73; I 74; US 220): 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 1h 29m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 73. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3.7 miles (NC 211 / NC 211 Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (I 73; I 74; US 220): 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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