Origin
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greensboro, NC to Broadway, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broadway, NC
Timur Zh
Trip Overview
This 64.1-mile drive from Greensboro, NC, to Broadway, NC, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Primarily using US 421 and the Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway), this route is classified as highway-focused, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a projected fuel cost of around $10, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. Given its short duration and highway nature, this route offers flexibility for departure times and minimal need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 44 mi | 53m |
| Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway) | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Old US Highway 421 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Broadway Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Greene Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West McGee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 44 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Broadway, 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
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
West McGee Street
4
Continue on West McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West McGee Street
5
Continue on South Davie Street
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Davie Street
6
Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Highway 421
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 421
44 mi
·
53 min
·
US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 421
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 144
Toward NC 42: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto NC 42
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway Road
12
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Main 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 32.1 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.1 — 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
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward NC 42: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward NC 42: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina
4
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
NC 42 / Broadway Road
Turn left onto NC 42 / Broadway Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Broadway, NC
Late night in Broadway on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
4 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
1h 22m 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 64.1-mile journey, with 74% of the drive taking place on main roads like US 421 and the Sanford Bypass. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 44 miles on US 421, which provides a consistent pace. This route generally maintains a steady speed, offering a predictable driving experience without many sharp turns or abrupt changes in scenery. It's designed for efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground smoothly.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44 mi on US 421.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway). There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Greene Street.
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 22m 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: 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 0.5 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Drive): 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.
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 Broadway, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Fuquay-Varina along the way.
Fuquay-Varina
59.6 mi in
|
~1h 14m
About the Cities
Starting 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 22m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44 miles on US 421. 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 (South Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (West McGee Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broadway, 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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