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Trip from Greensboro, NC to Badin, NC

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Compiled 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

65 mi

105 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

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

Badin, NC

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 65-mile drive from Greensboro to Badin, North Carolina, will take you about 1 hour and 25 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at just $10, it's an economical choice for a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes NC 49 and Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway before transitioning to East Gold Street. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this journey is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for this entire drive, making for a consistent regional experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 49 25.5 mi 33m
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway 17.7 mi 19m
East Gold Street 7.5 mi 12m
I 73 6.7 mi 7m
NC 8 3.8 mi 5m
Freeman Mill Road 2.7 mi 4m
Albemarle Road 0.3 mi <1m
West McGee Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NC 49 — 25.5 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Badin, NC.

1

Start on West Market Street

130 ft · 9 sec · West Market Street
2

Turn right onto South Greene Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Greene Street
Use the right lane.
3

Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street

17 ft · 0 sec · West McGee Street
4

Continue on West McGee Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West McGee Street
5

Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road
Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Freeman Mill Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 220

18 mi · 19 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8

Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220

6.7 mi · 7 min · I 73; I 74; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
10

Keep slight right at fork

206 ft · 4 sec
11

Turn slight right onto Albemarle Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Albemarle Road
12

Continue on NC 49

9.9 mi · 13 min · NC 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on NC 49

16 mi · 19 min · NC 49
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn slight left onto NC 8

3.8 mi · 5 min · NC 8
15

Turn left onto NC 740

7.5 mi · 12 min · East Gold Street
16

Arrive at destination

NC 740

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Asheboro, NC

33 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

Randleman, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Greensboro, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Greene Street

Turn right onto South Greene Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | West McGee Street

Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | Freeman Mill Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Freeman Mill Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
21 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.
5
27.8 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.16 one way

$20.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.11 $22.23
premium $4.70 $12.03 $24.06
diesel $5.61 $14.35 $28.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 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 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Greensboro, NC

Morning in Greensboro on Tuesday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

SW 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:25AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Destination

Badin, NC

Morning in Badin on Tuesday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

17 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 25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 83% of this 65-mile journey. The drive features a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 25.5 miles along NC 49, offering a consistent pace. While predominantly highway, the final approach into Badin on East Gold Street may present a change in scenery and speed. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on NC 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 49 and Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Greene Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65 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: near the start (South Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (West McGee Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Freeman Mill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Greensboro, NC

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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: 65 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 (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on NC 49. 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 Badin, 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: near the start (South Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (West McGee Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Freeman Mill Road): 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 Badin, 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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