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Trip from Buxton, NC to Greensboro, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 37m

Distance

311.1 mi

501 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 26m ★
6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Buxton, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 311.1 miles and takes about 6h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 64, US 13, I 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

155.6 miles from Buxton, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 311.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 37m highway drive covering 311.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and US 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 miles on US 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and US 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.4 miles in near US 64.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 311.1 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 70.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 247 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
224 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Rolesville Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
6
247 mi into trip | ~5h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 70 West: Durham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 70 West: Durham
6
261.2 mi into trip | ~5h 35m in | I 85; US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
303.5 mi into trip | ~6h 24m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 67.3 mi 1h 27m
US 13 58.3 mi 1h 3m
I 85 42.3 mi 48m
US 64 Bypass 27.8 mi 29m
North Carolina Highway 12 24.6 mi 42m
NC 12 23.6 mi 33m
Washington Baum Bridge 20.7 mi 27m
Northern Wake Expressway 15.4 mi 16m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 67.3 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buxton, NC and Greensboro, NC.

1

Start on this road

12 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn left

99 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto NC 12

25 mi · 42 min · North Carolina Highway 12
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Enter roundabout onto NC 12

194 ft · 3 sec · NC 12
5

Continue on NC 12

24 mi · 33 min · NC 12
6

Turn left onto US 64; SR 1521

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Virginia Dare Trail
7

Continue on US 64

21 mi · 27 min · Washington Baum Bridge
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

67 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US 64
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto US 13; US 17

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 13; US 17
10

Continue on US 13; US 64

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US 13; US 64
11

Continue on US 64 Bypass

28 mi · 29 min · US 64 Bypass
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
13

Keep slight right at fork

309 ft · 7 sec
Exit 14 Toward Rolesville Road
14

Turn right onto Rolesville Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
15

Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Marks Creek Road
16

Turn right onto Horton Road

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Horton Road
17

Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Buffaloe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 23 sec
19

Merge onto I 540

15 mi · 16 min · Northern Wake Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 70 West: Durham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto US 70

1.9 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 70

2.5 mi · 3 min · New Raleigh Highway
23

Continue on US 70

9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70

42 mi · 48 min · I 85; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NC 6 Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Turn right onto South Eugene Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Eugene Street
29

Turn right onto West Market Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Market Street
30

Arrive at destination

West Market Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.6 miles from Buxton, NC, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 68 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 155.6 miles or 3h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 27m

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 Buxton, 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 Buxton, NC

This is one driving day of about 311.1 miles and 6h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Buxton, 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 64 for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 155.6 mi from Buxton, NC · 3h 32m into the drive

city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, NC

156 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

Kitty Hawk, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158 miles from Buxton, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

National Seashore

The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all. Shaped by the forces of water, wind, and storms these islands are ever changing. The plants,...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 10.7
Park Closure: Beach fires temporarily banned due to dry conditions and statewide burn ban
Park Closure: Beach safety closure in place from Buxton Village to near Ramp 43
View on nps.gov
Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wright Brothers National Memorial

National Memorial

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane fli...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour $10 near mile 53.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.65 one way

$97.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $53.19 $106.39
premium $4.70 $57.58 $115.16
diesel $5.61 $68.69 $137.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 93.3 1 $32.67 $14.93
Efficient EV 77.8 0 $27.22 $12.44
EV Truck/SUV 124.4 1 $43.55 $19.91

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 12, 2026

Origin

Buxton, NC

Afternoon in Buxton on Thursday

Local time

3:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greensboro, NC

Afternoon in Greensboro on Thursday

Local time

3:32 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

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

6h 37m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Buxton, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 311.1 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, US 13, I 85. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.6 miles from Buxton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 311.1 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 70.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 247 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Buxton, NC to Greensboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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