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Trip from Greensboro, NC to Rocky Point, NC

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

189.2 mi

304 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

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 Greensboro, NC to Rocky Point, NC covers 189.2 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, Thomas Bradshaw Freeway, East Gate City Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.59 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

94.6 miles from Greensboro, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 34m highway drive covering 189.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 170.8 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 170.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 189.2 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 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These 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
7
38.4 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
6
68.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
89.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
91.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

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 Rocky Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.

Wilmington

93.3 mi in | ~1h 51m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 170.8 mi 3h 9m
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway 11.3 mi 12m
East Gate City Boulevard 2.7 mi 5m
NC 210 0.8 mi 1m
West Market Street 0.8 mi 1m
Bennett Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Dudley Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 170.8 mi, about 3h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Rocky Point, 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

34 mi · 39 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

30 mi · 34 min · I 40
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 40
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 40; US 64

3.2 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Toward I 40 East: Wilmington
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

1.7 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 40

95 mi · 1 hr 41 min · I 40
Toward I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward NC 210
15

Turn right onto NC 210

0.8 mi · 1 min · NC 210
16

Arrive at destination

NC 210

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 94.6 miles from Greensboro, NC, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rocky Point, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, NC

This is one driving day of about 189.2 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greensboro, 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 I 40 for about 170.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.6 mi from Greensboro, NC · 1h 52m into the drive

Downtown Cary, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cary, NC

95 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

Raleigh, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raleigh, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.6 miles from Greensboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.8 miles.

Arriving in Rocky Point, NC

The final approach into Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point, NC.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Moores Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 189.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.59 one way

$59.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $32.35 $64.70
premium $4.70 $35.02 $70.03
diesel $5.61 $41.77 $83.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.8 0 $19.87 $9.08
Efficient EV 47.3 0 $16.56 $7.57
EV Truck/SUV 75.7 0 $26.49 $12.11

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Greensboro, NC

Night in Greensboro on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rocky Point, NC

Night in Rocky Point on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

2 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

3h 34m 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 Rocky Point, NC covers 189.2 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Thomas Bradshaw Freeway, East Gate City Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.6 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 $29.59 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 12 significant decision points across 189.2 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 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Greensboro, NC to Rocky Point, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Wilmington along the way.

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