Trip from Greensboro, NC to Pine Level, NC

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

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

112.1 mi

180 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 16m

8 AM

2h 35m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 21m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 34m

8 PM

2h 10m

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

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Pine Level, NC

Lauri Poldre

Trip Overview

This 112.1-mile drive from Greensboro, NC, to Pine Level, NC, is a manageable 2-hour and 15-minute trip, making it an ideal one-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with an estimated fuel cost of around $18. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, it's perfectly suited for a single-day journey without the need for an overnight stop. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, offering a straightforward and efficient passage through the Southeast region. This trip offers a practical way to cover ground within North Carolina.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56 miles from Greensboro, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	73.9 mi	1h 25m
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway	11.3 mi	12m
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway	10.2 mi	11m
US 70	9.1 mi	11m
East Gate City Boulevard	2.7 mi	5m
Selma Pine Level Road	1.4 mi	1m
Crocker Street	1.3 mi	2m
West Market Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 73.9 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Market Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Market Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto South Dudley Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Dudley Street

Continue on Bennett Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Bennett Street

Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard

2.7 mi · 5 min · East Gate City Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North

Merge onto I 40

34 mi · 39 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

30 mi · 34 min · I 40

Toward I 40 East: Raleigh Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 40

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 40; US 64

3.2 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

Toward I 40 East: Wilmington

Keep slight right at fork onto I 42

10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Exit 309 Toward I 42 East: Smithfield, Goldsboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 70

7.6 mi · 9 min · US 70

Keep slight right at fork onto US 70

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 70

Turn sharp left onto Ricks Road

336 ft · 9 sec · Ricks Road

Turn right onto Crocker Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Crocker Street

At end of road, turn right onto East Anderson Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Anderson Street

Turn straight onto Selma Pine Level Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Selma Pine Level Road

Continue on West Main Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto North Peedin Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · North Peedin Avenue

Arrive at destination

North Peedin Avenue

Trip Plan

With a duration of just over two hours, this route offers flexibility; you can depart Greensboro at your convenience, perhaps after morning rush hour. The 73.9-mile stretch on I-40 means you'll want to ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment, as services might be more spaced out. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak traffic and allow for a relaxed pace. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief break if needed, especially during the longer highway portion. A practical tip is to check your tire pressure before you leave, ensuring optimal fuel efficiency for the $18 estimated fuel cost.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 56 miles from Greensboro, NC, or about 1h 8m 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 25 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56 miles or 1h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Level, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Greensboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 112.1 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Greensboro, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carrboro, NC

56 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

Graham, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carrboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56 miles from Greensboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.1

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

2 mi

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cary, North Carolina

2.4 mi

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.1

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.1

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.1

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19197814810

Visit website

1922

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 48

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+19849994195

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19842191215

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 16

Burlington, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13365840201

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 48

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 48

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 24

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Lake Crabtree County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64

Morrisville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+19194603390

Visit website

Gold Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 40

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19197321270

Visit website

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 72.1

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+19199963141

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 96.1

Clayton, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+19195531550

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 89.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.53 one way

$35.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$19.17	$38.33
premium	$4.70	$20.75	$41.49
diesel	$5.61	$24.75	$49.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.6	$11.77	$5.38
Efficient EV	28	$9.81	$4.48
EV Truck/SUV	44.8	$15.69	$7.17

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Late night in Greensboro on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine Level, NC

Late night in Pine Level on Sunday

Local time

3:50 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

2h 15m 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 drive for this trip, with 84% of the journey taking place on interstates and freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 73.9 miles on I-40, indicating a significant portion of the drive involves sustained highway speeds. You'll begin on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway before merging onto I-40, which will be your main artery for much of the trip. The Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway offers a change of pace, though the overall character remains one of efficient travel on well-maintained roads, minimizing time spent on slower local routes.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

20 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?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 112.1 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 4.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 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 Pine Level, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Goldsboro along the way.

Goldsboro

89.5 mi in | ~1h 47m | via I 42

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 2h 15m. Total distance: 112.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

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 Pine Level, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Level, 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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Trip from Greensboro, NC to Pine Level, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Sosta Cafe

Sosta Cafe

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

1922

Triangle Coffee House

Nissan Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Children's Museum of Alamance County

Lake Crabtree County Park

Gold Park

Lake Johnson Park

Graham Regional Park

Nature Research Center

Piedmont Wildlife Center

East Clayton Community Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Greensboro, NC

Pine Level, NC

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 15m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Greensboro, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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