Origin
Pittsboro, NC
Morning in Pittsboro on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsboro, NC to Greensboro, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsboro, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pittsboro to Greensboro, you are in for a straightforward 46.8-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 2 minutes behind the wheel for this trip, which is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion. You won't need to worry about high travel expenses, as the estimated fuel cost sits at a manageable $7. Because of the relatively short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or mid-trip hotel bookings. This route serves as a practical connection between these two North Carolina locales, offering a convenient pace for anyone commuting or visiting for the day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 25.5 mi | 30m |
| West Street | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| Old US Highway 421 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Eugene Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West McGee Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East McGee Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Isaac Brooks Highway
— 25.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsboro, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on US 64 BUS
502 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 64 BUS
2
Continue on US 64 BUS
14 mi
·
20 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
4
Merge onto US 421
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Highway 421
6
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on South Davie Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Davie Street
8
Continue on East McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East McGee Street
9
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
West McGee Street
10
Continue on West McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West McGee Street
11
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Eugene Street
12
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Pittsboro, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway
Merge onto US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
West McGee Street
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
South Eugene Street
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
SW 6 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
77°F
Liberty, NC
23 mi in
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
15 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
1h 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 that favors backroads over high-speed interstates. You will spend very little time on major highways, as the highway share for this trip is only 8 percent. Most of your time will be spent navigating via Isaac Brooks Highway, West Street, and Old US Highway 421. The most significant portion of your journey is a 25.5-mile stretch along the Isaac Brooks Highway, which serves as the backbone of your drive. Be prepared for a more technical experience than a standard interstate cruise, as the road layout demands consistent attention to turns and transitions.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on Isaac Brooks Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pittsboro, NC to Greensboro, NC is easy. At 1h 2m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.8 miles (US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles (West McGee Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Pittsboro, NC
Full guide →Pittsboro is a town of 4,300 people (2018) near the Haw River in the Research Triangle in North Carolina. The county seat of Chatham County, Pittsboro has a big cat sanctuary as well as a historic district centered around the 19th-century courthouse.
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on Isaac Brooks Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.8 miles (US 421 / Isaac Brooks Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles (West McGee Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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