Origin
Kernersville, NC
Morning in Kernersville on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kernersville, 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
25m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kernersville, NC
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Trip Overview
This short 19.2-mile drive from Kernersville to Greensboro, North Carolina, is a quick 22-minute trip, making it an ideal addition to any day or an easy local errand. Given the brief duration and minimal distance, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, which is quite economical. This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting you'll navigate through city streets and intersections rather than open highways. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Parkway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| I 40 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Mountain Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NC 66 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Edgeworth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Parkway
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kernersville, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on West Mountain Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Mountain Street
2
Turn slight right onto NC 66
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
NC 66
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 421 South, NC 150 East: Greensboro
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 421; NC 150
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 218B
Toward Freeman Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
9
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 421 South, NC 150 East: Greensboro
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 421 South, NC 150 East: Greensboro
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway
Merge onto US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Freeman Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward Freeman Mill Road
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
6:33 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
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
25m 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 driving experience that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With a 0% highway share, this isn't a route for high-speed cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the overall short distance implies you'll be constantly adjusting your speed and direction. This type of drive often means passing through various neighborhoods and commercial areas, requiring your full attention to traffic signals and local speed limits. You'll likely find yourself on a series of connecting roads rather than a single main thoroughfare.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Salem Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Salem Parkway and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Kernersville, NC to Greensboro, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
9 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 40
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 25m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Salem Parkway. 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: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (US 421; NC 150 / Salem Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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