Origin
Greensboro, NC
Night in Greensboro on Thursday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greensboro, NC to Tyro, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tyro, NC
Aleksander Dumała
Trip Overview
The drive from Greensboro, NC to Tyro, NC covers 41.2 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 29, North NC Highway 150, Mocksville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.3 miles on US 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 41.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 29 and North NC Highway 150. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.3 miles on US 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and North NC Highway 150. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Greene Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (West McGee Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Freeman Mill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Greene Street
Turn right onto South Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West McGee Street
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Freeman Mill Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Freeman Mill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.2 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 29 South
8
31.1 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 29; US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 28.3 mi | 32m |
| North NC Highway 150 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Mocksville Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West McGee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 64 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Greene Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 28.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Tyro, NC.
1
Start on West Market Street
130 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Market Street
2
Turn right onto South Greene Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Greene Street
Use the right lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
West McGee Street
4
Continue on West McGee Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West McGee Street
5
Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Freeman Mill Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 220
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 29
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29 South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 29
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 29; US 64; US 70
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; US 64; US 70
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit onto US 64
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 64 West: Mocksville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 64
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mocksville Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
17
At end of road, turn right onto NC 150
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North NC Highway 150
18
Arrive at destination
NC 150
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Greensboro, NC · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Greensboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tyro, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tyro, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.44 one way
$12.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Tyro, NC
Night in Tyro on Thursday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
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
52m 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 Tyro, NC covers 41.2 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 29, North NC Highway 150, Mocksville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.44 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 is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (West McGee Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Freeman Mill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greensboro, NC to Tyro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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