Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
95.5 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Benson, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 95.5 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lambert Drive, North Ellis Drive, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.28 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Benson, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 95.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Benson, NC to Greensboro, NC is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benson, NC to Greensboro, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lambert Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Ellis Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leslie Campbell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Benson, NC and Greensboro, NC.
Start on North Wall Street
Turn right onto West Lambert Drive
Turn right onto North Ellis Drive
Turn right onto West Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
Continue straight
Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
Merge slight left onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto South 10th Street
Turn right onto West Front Street
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
Continue on Boone Trail Road
Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
Continue on Old US Highway 421
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Continue on South Davie Street
Continue on East McGee Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street
Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensboro, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Benson, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Benson, NC
This is one driving day of about 95.5 miles and 1h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.7 mi from Benson, NC · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Benson, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Greensboro, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greensboro, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.28 one way
$30.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.03 | $4.58 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.37 | $6.11 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Benson on Sunday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Apex, NC
48 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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