Origin
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Saturday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greensboro, NC to Haw River, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haw River, NC
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Greensboro, NC to Haw River, NC covers 25.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, East Gate City Boulevard, Harden Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and East Gate City Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and East Gate City Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
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 25.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward NC 49: Downtown Burlington, Liberty
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.
Exit 145
Toward NC 49: Downtown Burlington, Liberty
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NC 49 / Maple Avenue
Turn left onto NC 49 / Maple Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NC 49 / East Elm Street
Enter roundabout onto NC 49 / East Elm Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greensboro, NC to Haw River, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Liberty along the way.
Liberty
20.8 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| East Gate City Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Harden Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Graham Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Haw River, NC.
1
Start on West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto South Dudley Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Dudley Street
3
Continue on Bennett Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bennett Street
4
Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Gate City Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
6
Merge onto I 40
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 145
Toward NC 49: Downtown Burlington, Liberty
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto NC 49
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Maple Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto NC 49; NC 54
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Harden Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto NC 49
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Elm Street
11
Continue on NC 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
12
Continue on NC 49
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Graham Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto NC 49
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right
177 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Haw River, NC
Late night in Haw River on Saturday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Greensboro, NC to Haw River, NC covers 25.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, East Gate City Boulevard, Harden Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Greensboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Greensboro, NC to Haw River, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Liberty along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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