If you are planning a trip from Greensboro to Brices Creek, expect a 197.4-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 58 minutes. This route is designed as a single-day excursion, as the distance is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate through local roads like South Dudley Street, Bennett Street, and East Gate City Boulevard to get underway. Budgeting approximately $32 for fuel will cover your transit across the Southeast region. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for those who prefer navigating community thoroughfares rather than long-distance highway cruising.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.7 miles from Greensboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
73.9 mi
1h 25m
East New Bern Road
33.4 mi
36m
US 70
21.2 mi
25m
Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi
21m
US 70 BYP
14.3 mi
19m
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
11.3 mi
12m
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10.2 mi
11m
West New Bern Road
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Brices Creek, NC.
1
Start on West Market Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West Market Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto South Dudley Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·South Dudley Street
3
Continue on Bennett Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Bennett Street
4
Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard
2.7 mi·5 min·East Gate City Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
6
Merge onto I 40
34 mi·39 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
30 mi·34 min·I 40
Toward I 40 East: RaleighUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
9.5 mi·10 min·I 40
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 40; US 64
3.2 mi·3 min·Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
8.1 mi·9 min·Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Toward I 40 East: Wilmington
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 42
10 mi·11 min·Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Exit 309Toward I 42 East: Smithfield, GoldsboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 70
7.6 mi·9 min·US 70
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
14 mi·19 min·US 70 BYP
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 70
2.0 mi·2 min·US 70
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on I 42
20 mi·21 min·Goldsboro Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 70
11 mi·13 min·US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 70; US 258
3.1 mi·4 min·West New Bern Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on US 70; NC 58
33 mi·36 min·East New Bern Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
1.5 mi·1 min·Freedom Memorial Bridge
20
Turn right onto Williams Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Williams Road
21
Continue on Kelso Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Kelso Road
22
Turn sharp left onto Madame Moores Lane
0.4 mi·1 min·Madame Moores Lane
23
Continue on Brices Creek Road
2.5 mi·6 min·Brices Creek Road
24
Turn left onto Perrytown Loop Road
170 ft·7 sec·Perrytown Loop Road
25
Arrive at destination
Perrytown Loop Road
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to account for the nearly four-hour drive time and the turn-heavy nature of the route. Since you have 197.4 miles to cover, scheduling at least one stop is a smart way to stay refreshed and maintain focus. Keep your $32 fuel budget in mind as you prep your vehicle for a day of continuous local driving. Because this is a shorter trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your start time to avoid local peak traffic hours. Always double-check your navigation before setting off on South Dudley Street, as the lack of highway miles means you will be making frequent turns throughout the journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.7 miles from Greensboro, NC, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.7 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brices Creek, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greensboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greensboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 197.4 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Greensboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 107.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
7
38.4 mi into trip|~48m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
6
68.7 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
89.5 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|I 42 / Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 42 / Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway toward I 42 East: Smithfield, Goldsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 309
Toward I 42 East: Smithfield, Goldsboro
6
107.3 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|US 70 BYP
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 BYP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.87 one way
$61.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$33.75
$67.50
premium
$4.70
$36.53
$73.07
diesel
$5.61
$43.58
$87.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.2
0
$20.73
$9.48
Efficient EV
49.4
0
$17.27
$7.90
EV Truck/SUV
79
0
$27.64
$12.63
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Greensboro, NC
Morning
in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brices Creek, NC
Morning
in Brices Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this 197.4-mile path is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive. You will not be dealing with the monotony of long highway stretches, as the route features a 0% highway share. Instead, your focus will be on navigating the transitions between local streets like South Dudley and East Gate City Boulevard. Expect a dynamic driving environment that requires your full attention throughout the nearly four-hour duration. The character of this trip is defined by its constant movement through local infrastructure rather than high-speed interstate travel.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and East New Bern Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 197.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Greensboro, NC to Brices Creek, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Goldsboro along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 197.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Brices Creek, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Brices Creek, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
