Origin
Stokesdale, NC
Morning in Stokesdale on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stokesdale, 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
29m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stokesdale, NC
Tolga Ahmetler
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Stokesdale to Greensboro, you are looking at a quick 20.1-mile trip that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. This Southeast route is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex planning. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. You will primarily navigate via Highway 68, I-73 South, and Bryan Boulevard to reach your destination. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule rather than road constraints.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 68 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Bryan Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 73 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Benjamin Parkway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Smith Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 68
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stokesdale, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on NC 68
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 68
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 73 South: Asheboro, PTI-GSO Airport
3
Merge onto I 73
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 73
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Bryan Boulevard
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bryan Boulevard
Exit 107A
Toward Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Benjamin Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Benjamin Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Benjamin Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Benjamin Parkway
7
Turn straight onto West Smith Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Smith Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Spring Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Market Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 68 / State Highway 68
Depart onto NC 68 / State Highway 68
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I 73 South: Asheboro, PTI-GSO Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 73 South: Asheboro, PTI-GSO Airport
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Bryan Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Bryan Boulevard toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward Downtown
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
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
6:10 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
9 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
29m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this 20.1-mile journey. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a route defined by local maneuvering rather than long, open-road cruising. You will not encounter any significant uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment on Highway 68 is essentially zero miles before the road transitions. The character of the drive is practical and functional, requiring your attention as you navigate the turns between Stokesdale and Greensboro. It is a straightforward trip that demands a steady hand on the wheel rather than high-speed endurance.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on State Highway 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 68 and Bryan Boulevard. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 68 / State Highway 68.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 7 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 (NC 68 / State Highway 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (Bryan Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Stokesdale, NC and Greensboro, NC, road signs point toward Pti-Gso Airport and Downtown.
Pti-Gso Airport
7.6 mi in
|
~11m
Downtown
11.4 mi in
|
~16m
|
via Bryan Boulevard
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 29m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on State Highway 68. 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: near the start (NC 68 / State Highway 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (Bryan Boulevard): 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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