Origin
Greensboro, NC
Afternoon in Greensboro on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greensboro, NC to Atlantic Beach, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
228.5 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic Beach, NC
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Greensboro, NC to Atlantic Beach, NC covers 228.5 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Dudley Street, Bennett Street, East Gate City Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.73 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
114.3 miles from Greensboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 228.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 37m drive with frequent turns across 228.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dudley Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greensboro, NC to Atlantic Beach, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dudley Street | — | — |
| Bennett Street | — | — |
| East Gate City Boulevard | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | — | — |
| Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway | — | — |
| Goldsboro Bypass | — | — |
| West New Bern Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Dudley Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Atlantic Beach, NC.
1
Start on West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
2
Turn right onto South Dudley Street
0.2 mi
·
27 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
5
Take the ramp left toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 40 East, I 85 Business North
6
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
39 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 40 East: Raleigh
8
Keep slight left
9.5 mi
·
10 min
9
Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
12
Continue straight
7.6 mi
·
9 min
13
Keep slight left
14 mi
·
19 min
14
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
15
Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Goldsboro Bypass
16
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
17
Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West New Bern Road
18
Continue on East New Bern Road
33 mi
·
36 min
·
East New Bern Road
19
Keep slight left to continue on Freedom Memorial Bridge
35 mi
·
48 min
·
Freedom Memorial Bridge
20
Turn right onto Atlantic Beach Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Beach Bridge
21
Continue on Atlantic Beach Causeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Beach Causeway
22
Turn right onto West Terminal Boulevard
328 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Terminal Boulevard
23
Arrive at your destination
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 114.3 miles from Greensboro, NC, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
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 50 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.3 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlantic Beach, 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 228.5 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.3 mi from Greensboro, NC · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Greensboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atlantic Beach, NC
The final approach into Atlantic Beach, 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 Atlantic Beach, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.73 one way
$71.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $39.07 | $78.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $42.29 | $84.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.45 | $100.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $23.99 | $10.97 |
| Efficient EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.4 | 1 | $31.99 | $14.62 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Atlantic Beach, NC
Afternoon in Atlantic Beach on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Pine Level, NC
114 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
15 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
4h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Atlantic Beach, NC covers 228.5 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dudley Street, Bennett Street, East Gate City Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.3 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 $35.73 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greensboro, NC to Atlantic Beach, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greensboro, NC to Atlantic Beach, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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