Origin
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greensboro, NC to Toast, 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 16m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toast, NC
Jahra Tasfia Reza
Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.5-mile drive from Greensboro, NC, to Toast, NC, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes. Primarily utilizing the John Gold Memorial Expressway and I-40, this highway-focused route has a 74% highway share, making it a quick transit through the Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, it's an economical option for a short road trip. Consider this an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours, perfect for a quick hop between these North Carolina locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 20.9 mi | 23m |
| I 40 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Winston-Salem Northern Beltway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Salem Parkway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| South Andy Griffith Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| NC 74 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Pine Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Gold Memorial Expressway
— 20.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Toast, 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
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Salem Parkway
Exit 206
Toward US 421 North: Kernersville
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 227
Toward NC 74 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NC 74
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 74
Toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 52
21 mi
·
23 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South Andy Griffith Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
16
Turn left onto NC 89
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Pine Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
221 ft
·
16 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 31.2 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.3 — 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
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
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NC 74 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward NC 74 West
7
33.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
NC 74
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74 toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.77 one way
$19.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
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
Toast, NC
Late night in Toast on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
14 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
1h 16m 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 predominantly highway experience on this 62.5-mile journey. The route is designed for speed, with a significant 74% of the drive on highways like the John Gold Memorial Expressway and I-40. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.9 miles on the John Gold Memorial Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The Winston-Salem Northern Beltway also contributes to the highway-centric nature of this trip, minimizing slower local road segments and keeping you moving efficiently toward your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on John Gold Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John Gold Memorial Expressway and I 40. 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 14.8 miles (US 421 / Salem Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 16m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on John Gold Memorial Expressway. 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 Toast, 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 14.8 miles (US 421 / Salem Parkway): 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 Toast, 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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