Origin
Graham, NC
Morning in Graham on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graham, 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
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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.
Graham, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Graham and Greensboro, this 23.6-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Southeast. Expect to spend about 27 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You won't need to worry about lodging, as the short duration makes an overnight stay unnecessary. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should comfortably cover the entire trip. Since both cities are located within the same region of North Carolina, the transit is straightforward and avoids the complexities of crossing regional borders.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Hunt Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| East Gate City Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| I 40 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| South Eugene Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Court Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Hunt Freeway
— 15.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graham, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on NC 87
61 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Court Square
2
Turn right onto NC 87
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge onto I 40; I 85
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Sam Hunt Freeway
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NC 6
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Gate City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Eugene Street
9
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 87 / South Main Street
Turn right onto NC 87 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m 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 lane.
6
16 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
19.3 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
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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
8:22 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
1 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. You will primarily navigate via South Main Street, the Sam Hunt Freeway, and NC 6 to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a route defined by local traffic patterns and intersection management. The longest uninterrupted stretch is currently 0 miles on South Main Street, emphasizing the stop-and-start nature of this transit. Expect a hands-on driving experience that demands your attention as you transition between these NC towns.
78% 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: 15.2 mi on Sam Hunt Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sam Hunt Freeway and East Gate City Boulevard. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 87 / South Main Street.
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 23.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (NC 87 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Graham, NC
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Alamance County Courthouse — county courthouse in Graham, North Carolina
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: 23.6 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 (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on Sam Hunt Freeway. 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: near the start (NC 87 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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