Origin
Bladenboro, NC
Evening in Bladenboro on Thursday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bladenboro, NC to Greensboro, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h
Distance
134.1 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
25 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bladenboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Bladenboro, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 134.1 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Isaac Brooks Highway, Albert Street, North Bragg Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.4 miles on Isaac Brooks Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.97 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
67.1 miles from Bladenboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 134.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 134.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Isaac Brooks Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near NC 87 / Albert Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 134.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 9.2 miles (NC 87 / Albert Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles (NC 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles (NC 24 / Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
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NC 87 / Albert Street
At end of road, turn left onto NC 87 / Albert Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
41.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NC 87
Take the exit onto NC 87 toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
6
41.5 mi into trip
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~58m in
|
NC 24 / Bragg Boulevard
Turn right onto NC 24 / Bragg Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
50.8 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
71.7 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
|
NC 87 BYP / Sanford Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 87 BYP / Sanford Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 43.4 mi | 52m |
| Albert Street | 32.2 mi | 43m |
| North Bragg Boulevard | 20.9 mi | 29m |
| Sanford Bypass | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Murchison Road | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| NC 131 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Old US Highway 421 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Isaac Brooks Highway
— 43.4 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bladenboro, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on this road
101 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NC 131; NC 242; NC 410
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NC 131; NC 410
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NC 131; NC 410
4
Enter roundabout onto NC 410
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
NC 410
5
Continue on NC 410
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 410
6
At end of road, turn left onto NC 87
32 mi
·
43 min
·
Albert Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit onto NC 87
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NC 87
Toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto NC 24
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto NC 210
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Murchison Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NC 24; NC 87; NC 210
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Bragg Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87
21 mi
·
29 min
·
North Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 87 BYP
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sanford Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 421
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Boone Trail Road
14
Continue on US 421
43 mi
·
52 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Highway 421
16
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on South Davie Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Davie Street
18
Continue on East McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East McGee Street
19
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
West McGee Street
20
Continue on West McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West McGee Street
21
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Eugene Street
22
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Bladenboro, NC, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 30 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 36m 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 28m
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 Bladenboro, 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 Bladenboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 134.1 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Bladenboro, 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 Isaac Brooks Highway for about 43.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.1 mi from Bladenboro, NC · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Bladenboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greensboro, NC
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.97 one way
$41.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.82 | $49.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tar Heel, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Hope Mills, North Carolina
Tesla
1 DCFC
Nissan Charging Station
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Fayetteville, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Sanford, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Sanford, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Siler City, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hope Mills, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 12
Other: 7
Tesla: 3
EV Connect: 1
Blink: 1
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.77 | $8.58 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Evening in Greensboro on Thursday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
23 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
3h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bladenboro, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 134.1 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Isaac Brooks Highway, Albert Street, North Bragg Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Bladenboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 134.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (NC 87 / Albert Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles (NC 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles (NC 24 / Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bladenboro, NC to Greensboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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