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Trip from Snow Hill, 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

2h 58m

Distance

143.6 mi

231 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m

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

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Downtown Snow Hill, NC, NC

Snow Hill, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Snow Hill, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 143.6 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 85, I 587, Northern Wake Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

71.8 miles from Snow Hill, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 42.3 mi 48m
I 587 35.9 mi 38m
Northern Wake Expressway 15.4 mi 16m
Highway 58 North 13.4 mi 18m
South Miami Boulevard 9.3 mi 12m
Moyton Avenue 5.1 mi 7m
Buffaloe Road 3.8 mi 6m
East Gate City Boulevard 3.4 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 42.3 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snow Hill, NC and Greensboro, NC.

1

Start on West Harper Street

283 ft · 14 sec · West Harper Street
2

Turn right onto US 258 Truck; NC 58; NC 903

1.4 mi · 2 min · Kingold Boulevard
3

Turn right onto NC 58

13 mi · 18 min · Highway 58 North
4

Continue on NC 58

5.1 mi · 7 min · Moyton Avenue
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec
6

Merge onto I 587; US 264

6.1 mi · 6 min · I 587; US 264
7

Merge onto I 587; I 795; US 264

30 mi · 31 min · I 587; I 795; US 264
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
9

Keep slight right at fork

309 ft · 7 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
10

Turn right onto Rolesville Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
11

Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Marks Creek Road
12

Turn right onto Horton Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Horton Road
13

Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Buffaloe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 23 sec
15

Merge onto I 540

15 mi · 16 min · Northern Wake Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 70 West: Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto US 70

1.9 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 70

2.5 mi · 3 min · New Raleigh Highway
19

Continue on US 70

9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

42 mi · 48 min · I 85; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NC 6 Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto South Eugene Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Eugene Street
25

Turn right onto West Market Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Market Street
26

Arrive at destination

West Market Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.8 miles from Snow Hill, NC, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 32 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.8 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 24m

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 Snow Hill, 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 Snow Hill, NC

This is one driving day of about 143.6 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Snow Hill, 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 85 for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Cary, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cary, NC

72 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

Sharpsburg, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Raleigh, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.8 miles from Snow Hill, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Piper's Restaurant and Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Raleigh, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 71.8

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19196767413

Visit website

Falls River Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

2.5 mi

The Piper's Restaurant and Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 71.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19196767413

Visit website

Falls River Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19199177277

Visit website

The Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.5

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19192951411

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.3

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19842191215

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 112.8

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 112.8

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 71.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 30.8

Wilson, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 30.8

Wilson, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12522377200

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 112.8

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 123

Burlington, North Carolina

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 30.8

Wilson, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Alamance County Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Alamance County Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.1 mi from route

Museum of Life and Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 92.3

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19192205429

Visit website

Gold Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 102.5

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19197321270

Visit website

American Tobacco Campus

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 92.3

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+19194331566

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 123

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Lake Lynn Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 71.8

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19199962911

Visit website

Graham Regional Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 112.8

Haw River, North Carolina

+13365706718

Visit website

Alamance County Historical Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 123

Burlington, NC

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13362268254

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 56.5 and 139.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Rolesville Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
6
79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 70 West: Durham

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 70 West: Durham
6
93.6 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 85; US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
135.9 mi into trip | ~2h 45m 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
139.3 mi into trip | ~2h 49m 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

$22.46 one way

$44.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $24.55 $49.11
premium $4.70 $26.58 $53.15
diesel $5.61 $31.71 $63.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.1 0 $15.08 $6.89
Efficient EV 35.9 0 $12.57 $5.74
EV Truck/SUV 57.4 0 $20.10 $9.19

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Snow Hill, NC

Afternoon in Snow Hill on Sunday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greensboro, NC

Afternoon in Greensboro on Sunday

Local time

1:29 PM

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

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

2h 58m 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?

143.6 mi in 2h 58m, mostly highway — 42.3 mi of that is on I 85.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on I 85.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and I 587. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 143.6 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 56.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (I 85; US 70): 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 2h 58m. Total distance: 143.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.3 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 56.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (I 85; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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