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Trip from Greensboro, NC to Kernersville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

18.7 mi

30 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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Kernersville, NC

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Trip Overview

This short, 18.7-mile journey from Greensboro to Kernersville, North Carolina, is easily managed in about 25 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an economical choice for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes major roadways like I-40 and Salem Parkway, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, this route is ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the Southeast region. Consider this a simple connection rather than an extensive scenic exploration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 11.3 mi 13m
Salem Parkway 3.2 mi 3m
Freeman Mill Road 2.5 mi 3m
East Mountain Street 0.5 mi <1m
West McGee Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Greene Street 0.3 mi <1m
NC 66 0.2 mi <1m
West Market Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 11.3 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Kernersville, 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

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

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 40 West Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 40

11 mi · 13 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

3.2 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway
Exit 206 Toward US 421 North: Kernersville Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

441 ft · 15 sec
Exit 222 Toward NC 66: Kernersville, Walkertown Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto NC 66

0.2 mi · 26 sec · NC 66
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn slight left onto East Mountain Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · East Mountain Street
Use the left lane.
13

Arrive at destination

West Mountain Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — 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.
8
14.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 421 / Salem Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 / Salem Parkway toward US 421 North: Kernersville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 206 Toward US 421 North: Kernersville
8
18 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward NC 66: Kernersville, Walkertown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 222 Toward NC 66: Kernersville, Walkertown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.92 one way

$5.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.20 $6.39
premium $4.70 $3.46 $6.92
diesel $5.61 $4.13 $8.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75
EV Truck/SUV 7.5 0 $2.62 $1.20

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Sunday

Local time

9:40 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

Kernersville, NC

Morning in Kernersville on Sunday

Local time

9:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

9 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

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 drive for this trip, with 78% of the route being on major roads like I-40 and Salem Parkway. You'll experience stretches of uninterrupted driving, including one segment of 11.3 miles on I-40. The character of the drive is predominantly that of a fast-paced highway connection, designed for efficiency. While it's not a winding country road, the transition between these main arteries will feel familiar to anyone accustomed to interstate travel in the region.

78% 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: 11.3 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Salem Parkway. 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.

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 25m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m 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 11.3 miles on I 40. 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 Kernersville, 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 Kernersville, 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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