Origin
Jamestown, NC
Late night in Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, 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
17m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within the Southeast, the 12.7-mile connection between Jamestown and Greensboro is a straightforward local commute. You can expect to spend about 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical way to travel between these two North Carolina locations. Because the route consists entirely of local roads without any highway travel, you will avoid the stress of high-speed merging. Whether you are running errands or just heading into the city for the day, this drive offers a simple, efficient link between the two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Oakdale Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Edgeworth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 6.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on this road
60 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto Oakdale Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakdale Road
4
Continue on River Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
5
Turn left onto US 29
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29, US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 35B
Toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 220
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
11
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29, US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 29, US 70
7
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 220 / Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Merge onto US 220 / Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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
17m 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via East Main Street, Oakdale Road, and River Road, which keeps the pace moderate and requires your full attention. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches, with the longest segment being 0 miles on East Main Street. This setup creates a consistent, stop-and-go experience that feels more like a neighborhood connector than a long-distance haul. By avoiding interstates entirely, you stay on smaller roads that define the personality of this short, localized journey.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 17m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on US 29. 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 Greensboro, 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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greensboro, 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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