Embark on a 164.8-mile journey from Broadway to Greensboro, North Carolina, a drive that will take approximately 3 hours and 14 minutes. This trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward path primarily along US 220, American Indian Highway, and Andrew Jackson Highway. With a projected fuel cost of around $26, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The mixed driving profile suggests a varied experience, making it an efficient and manageable trip for most travelers.
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
82.4 miles from Broadway, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 164.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed driving profile, with 56% of the journey utilizing highways. You'll experience stretches on roads like US 220, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 62.7 miles, offering a consistent pace. The route incorporates a blend of highway travel and other roadways, suggesting a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Expect the road to evolve as you progress, transitioning between different types of thoroughfares as you head towards Greensboro.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 220 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69.1 miles in near US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 164.8 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 69.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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69.1 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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79.6 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
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85.9 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
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143.7 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|I 73; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220 toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
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164.6 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 220
62.7 mi
1h 11m
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi
36m
Andrew Jackson Highway
29.5 mi
33m
I 73
17.6 mi
19m
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi
11m
Freeman Mill Road
3 mi
4m
Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
1.9 mi
2m
Joe Brown Highway North
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadway, NC and Greensboro, NC.
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Start on Old Stake Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Old Stake Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Braswell Road
327 ft·16 sec·Braswell Road
3
Turn right onto Grist Road
0.8 mi·3 min·Grist Road
4
Turn right onto US 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
5
Turn left onto US 74 Business; NC 130; NC 410
1.9 mi·2 min·Joe Brown Highway North
6
Take the ramp onto US 74 Business; NC 130
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 74 Business; NC 130
7
Merge onto US 74; NC 130
9.3 mi·10 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
8
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
9
Continue on US 74
20 mi·23 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
11 mi·11 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 311Toward US 1: RockinghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·US 1
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi·6 min·US 220
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 220
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: AsheboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220
18 mi·19 min·I 73; US 220
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: GreensboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi·53 sec·Freeman Mill Road
19
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·West Market Street
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip covering 164.8 miles, starting your drive in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With a duration of just over 3 hours, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 60 miles, so consider taking a break before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as planning your single stop effectively will ensure a smooth journey towards Greensboro.
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 82.4 miles from Broadway, NC, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 39m
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 Broadway, 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 Broadway, NC
This is one driving day of about 164.8 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Broadway, 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 US 220 for about 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.4 mi from Broadway, NC
· 1h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.77 one way
$51.54 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.18
$56.36
premium
$4.70
$30.50
$61.00
diesel
$5.61
$36.39
$72.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.4
0
$17.30
$7.91
Efficient EV
41.2
0
$14.42
$6.59
EV Truck/SUV
65.9
0
$23.07
$10.55
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Broadway, NC
Late night
in Broadway on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Late night
in Greensboro on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Rockingham, NC
82 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 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 14m 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 Broadway, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 164.8 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 220, American Indian Highway, Andrew Jackson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.4 miles from Broadway, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.77 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 164.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 69.1 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Broadway, NC to Greensboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
