Origin
Statesville, NC
Morning in Statesville on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Statesville, 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
1h 26m
Distance
71.9 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Statesville, NC
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Trip Overview
This 72.4-mile drive from Statesville, NC to Greensboro, NC is a straightforward, one-day trip taking about 1 hour and 13 minutes. With no highway driving, it’s a local road experience from start to finish. Budget around $12 for fuel for this relatively short journey. Since it's a quick trip, you won't need to split it into multiple days. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory for this local exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 63.8 mi | 1h 12m |
| Davie Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Mocksville Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Edgeworth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Trade Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Front Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 63.8 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Statesville, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on US 21; NC 115
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 21; US 64
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Front Street
3
Turn left onto US 21; US 64
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Trade Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 21; US 64
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Davie Avenue
5
Continue on US 64
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mocksville Highway
6
Turn left onto Old Mocksville Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Old Mocksville Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
57 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 218B
Toward Freeman Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
13
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Statesville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.8 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 21; US 64 / East Front Street
Turn right onto US 21; US 64 / East Front Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 21; US 64 / South Trade Street
Turn left onto US 21; US 64 / South Trade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
71.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.24 one way
$22.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.31 | $26.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.87 | $31.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
10:46 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
3 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
1h 26m 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 for the entirety of this 72.4-mile route, as the highway share is 0%. You'll navigate through local streets like East Front Street, South Trade Street, and Davie Avenue. There isn't a particularly long uninterrupted stretch, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments. The character of the road remains consistent as a local, non-highway experience throughout the 1 hour and 13 minute duration.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Davie Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 21; US 64 / East Front Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 (US 21; US 64 / East Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 21; US 64 / South Trade Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.7 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 Statesville, NC to Greensboro, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
61.7 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 71.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.8 miles on I 40. 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 (US 21; US 64 / East Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 21; US 64 / South Trade Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.7 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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