Planning a trip from Long Beach, NC, to Greensboro, NC? This 225.4-mile drive will take you approximately 4 hours and 28 minutes, making it a manageable one-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily along US 220, Andrew Jackson Highway, and American Indian Highway. With a projected fuel cost of around $36, this route offers an economical journey through the Southeast region of North Carolina. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, so consider if this pace suits your travel style for a single day's adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.7 miles from Long Beach, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 220
62.7 mi
1h 11m
Andrew Jackson Highway
54.2 mi
1h 1m
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi
36m
Green Swamp Road Northwest
25.6 mi
35m
I 73
17.6 mi
19m
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi
11m
Southport-Supply Road Southeast
9 mi
12m
North Middleton Street
4.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on East Beach Drive
0.1 mi·24 sec·East Beach Drive
2
Turn right onto Southeast 43rd Street
0.2 mi·47 sec·Southeast 43rd Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Oak Island Drive
2.6 mi·4 min·East Oak Island Drive
4
Turn right onto NC 906
4.1 mi·6 min·North Middleton Street
5
Turn left onto NC 211
9.0 mi·12 min·Southport-Supply Road Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on NC 211
26 mi·35 min·Green Swamp Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
8
Merge onto US 74; US 76
34 mi·38 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
9
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
10
Continue on US 74
20 mi·23 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
11 mi·11 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 311Toward US 1: RockinghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·US 1
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi·6 min·US 220
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 220
Use the left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: AsheboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220
18 mi·19 min·I 73; US 220
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: GreensboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi·53 sec·Freeman Mill Road
20
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·West Market Street
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 28-minute drive, departing in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Greensboro without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in timing your break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 62.7-mile stretch on US 220, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a refueling point. Since this is a single-day trip, consider leaving early to maximize your daylight hours upon arrival.
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 112.7 miles from Long Beach, NC, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 50 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.7 miles or 2h 18m 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 41m
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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, NC
This is one driving day of about 225.4 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Long Beach, 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 US 220 for about 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 129.8 and 225.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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129.8 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
140.3 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
8
146.5 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
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204.4 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|I 73; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220 toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
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225.2 mi into trip|~4h 27m in|West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.25 one way
$70.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$38.54
$77.08
premium
$4.70
$41.72
$83.43
diesel
$5.61
$49.77
$99.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.6
0
$23.67
$10.82
Efficient EV
56.4
0
$19.72
$9.02
EV Truck/SUV
90.2
1
$31.56
$14.43
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Long Beach, NC
Late night
in Long Beach on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Late night
in Greensboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 to 9 mph8% chanceLive 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
20 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
4h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 38.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive profile, with 41% of the journey on highways. Expect to encounter stretches that feel more like local roads alongside faster highway segments. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 62.7 miles on US 220, offering a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the road will likely shift between these different driving experiences, so be prepared for changes in speed and scenery.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on US 220.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.8 miles in near US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 225.4 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: at 129.8 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 146.5 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 225.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on US 220. 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 129.8 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 146.5 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Greensboro, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
