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Trip from Half Moon, NC to Greensboro, NC

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

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

190.3 mi

306 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m

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

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Downtown Half Moon, NC, NC

Half Moon, NC

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Trip Overview

This 190.4-mile drive from Half Moon to Greensboro, North Carolina, will take you approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you can expect a modest fuel cost of around $30 for this journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Gum Branch Road, East Franck Street, and Richlands Highway, offering a true taste of local North Carolina scenery as you travel within the Southeast region. Given the duration and road type, it's a manageable drive without the need to break it up overnight, allowing for a flexible schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.1 miles from Half Moon, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 89.4 mi 1h 42m
NC 24 59.8 mi 1h 4m
Beulaville Highway 20.8 mi 29m
Gum Branch Road 6.8 mi 10m
South Kenansville Bypass 5.8 mi 8m
East Gate City Boulevard 3.4 mi 7m
Richlands Highway 2.2 mi 3m
East Franck Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 89.4 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon, NC and Greensboro, NC.

1

Start on Ramsey Road

96 ft · 5 sec · Ramsey Road
2

Turn right onto Gum Branch Road

6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road
3

Continue on East Franck Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 258; NC 24

2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway
5

Continue on US 258; NC 24

21 mi · 29 min · Beulaville Highway
6

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903

5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass
7

Take the exit onto NC 24

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · NC 24
Use the right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

86 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NC 6 Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto South Eugene Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Eugene Street
13

Turn right onto West Market Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Market Street
14

Arrive at destination

West Market Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this 190.4-mile trip is easily completed in a single day, giving you flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for any spontaneous stops you might wish to make. The estimated fuel cost is $30, so ensure your tank is full before you depart Half Moon. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your GPS or map to avoid missing any of the key roads like Gum Branch Road, East Franck Street, and Richlands Highway.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.1 miles from Half Moon, NC, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.4 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 42 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.1 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 6m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Half Moon, 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 Half Moon, NC

This is one driving day of about 190.3 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Half Moon, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 89.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and state capital of North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Raleigh, NC

95 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

Wallace, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Coats, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.1 miles from Half Moon, 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 89.4 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

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.7

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.7

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 122.3

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+19197831883

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.3

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 135.9

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19842191215

Visit website

1922

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 135.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+19849994195

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 163.1

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

EVgo Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 163.1

Haw River, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 163.1

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 176.7

Burlington, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13365840201

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 135.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

+18889982546

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 163.1

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 135.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Graham Regional Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 163.1

Haw River, North Carolina

+13365706718

Visit website

Piedmont Wildlife Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 135.9

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19194890900

Visit website

Lake Crabtree County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 122.3

Morrisville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+19194603390

Visit website

Gold Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 149.5

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19197321270

Visit website

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 108.7

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 108.7

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 163.1

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Lake Lynn Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 122.3

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19199962911

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 186 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
7.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 258; NC 24 / Richlands Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 258; NC 24 / Richlands Highway

Navigation decision point

6
36.7 mi into trip | ~53m in | NC 24

Take the exit onto NC 24

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

Use the right lane.
6
96.5 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
182.7 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
186 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Take the exit toward NC 6

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward NC 6

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.76 one way

$59.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $32.54 $65.08
premium $4.70 $35.22 $70.44
diesel $5.61 $42.02 $84.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.1 0 $19.98 $9.13
Efficient EV 47.6 0 $16.65 $7.61
EV Truck/SUV 76.1 0 $26.64 $12.18

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 15, 2026

Origin

Half Moon, NC

Late night in Half Moon on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greensboro, NC

Late night in Greensboro on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

10 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

3h 50m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on Gum Branch Road, East Franck Street, and Richlands Highway for the entire 190.4 miles. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch to note, meaning you'll be engaging with the road frequently. This driving personality suggests a more intimate experience with the landscape, as opposed to a high-speed highway cruise, so be prepared for consistent attention to navigation and road conditions.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.4 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and NC 24. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near US 258; NC 24 / Richlands Highway.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 7.9 miles (US 258; NC 24 / Richlands Highway): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 3h 50m. Total distance: 190.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (US 258; NC 24 / Richlands Highway): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Greensboro, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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