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Trip from Greensboro, NC to Rutherford College, 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 10m

Distance

109.9 mi

177 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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Downtown Rutherford College, NC, NC

Rutherford College, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

Greensboro, NC to Rutherford College, NC is 110 miles and takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes via I-40, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the interstate, making it a convenient option for a short, focused trip. Given its relatively brief duration and minimal stops, it's well-suited for a same-day journey, allowing for easy planning and a relaxed pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

55 miles from Greensboro, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 105 mi 2h
Freeman Mill Road 2.5 mi 3m
Malcolm Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
West McGee Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Greene Street 0.3 mi <1m
West Market Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 105 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Rutherford College, 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 left at fork onto I 40

94 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville Use the slight left lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 113 Toward Rutherford College, Connelly Springs
11

Keep slight right at fork

191 ft · 4 sec
12

Turn slight right onto Malcolm Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Malcolm Boulevard
13

Turn right

0.1 mi · 53 sec
14

Turn left

217 ft · 15 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over two hours and a fuel cost estimated at $17, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can easily depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight for the entire journey and any potential activities upon arrival. The longest stretch on I-40 is over 100 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you get too low. Given the short distance, you won't need to split the drive, but consider a brief pause around the halfway mark if needed.

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 55 miles from Greensboro, NC, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rutherford College, 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 109.9 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 105 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mocksville, NC

55 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

Winston-Salem, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mocksville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55 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 105 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

West End Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.4

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13367234774

Visit website

West End Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.4

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13367234774

Visit website

Kyles Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 15.7

Kernersville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13364974327

Visit website

Given Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.6

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+13363317291

Visit website

Taproot Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.2

Hickory, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18064078348

Visit website

Adventure Landing Winston-Salem

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 31.4

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13367684730

Visit website

ICY RICH GIRLS MUSEUM

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.9

Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13369474244

Visit website

Safari Nation Winston-Salem

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.4

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13365233355

Visit website

All A Flutter Farms LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 15.7

High Point, North Carolina

+13364545651

Visit website

Alex Cooper Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 70.7

Statesville, North Carolina

+17048783429

Visit website

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 7.9

Greensboro, North Carolina

+13368529721

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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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.
6
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 40 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 40 West
8
14.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.19 one way

$34.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.79 $37.58
premium $4.70 $20.34 $40.68
diesel $5.61 $24.26 $48.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33 0 $11.54 $5.28
Efficient EV 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40
EV Truck/SUV 44 0 $15.39 $7.03

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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

6:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rutherford College, NC

Morning in Rutherford College on Sunday

Local time

6:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Mocksville, NC

55 mi in

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

12 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 10m 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 96% of the journey on major roadways. The bulk of your travel will be on I-40, including one uninterrupted stretch of 105 miles. This means you'll encounter consistent speeds and limited opportunities for spontaneous detours. The route is designed for efficiency, moving you directly from your starting point to your destination with minimal complexity.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Freeman Mill Road. 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 109.9 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: 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.

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 Rutherford College, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.

Statesville

14.8 mi in | ~19m | via I 40

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 10m. Total distance: 109.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 105 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 Rutherford College, 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.

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 Rutherford College, 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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