Origin
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Greensboro, NC to Sunset Beach, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
203.2 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunset Beach, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greensboro, NC to Sunset Beach, NC covers 203.2 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Greene Street, West McGee Street, Freeman Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.78 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
101.6 miles from Greensboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 203.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m 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 20m drive with frequent turns across 203.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Greene 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 20m 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 Sunset Beach, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Greene Street | — | — |
| West McGee Street | — | — |
| Freeman Mill Road | — | — |
| Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway | — | — |
| US 220 South | — | — |
| West Broad Avenue | — | — |
| Hamlet Avenue | — | — |
| Raleigh Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Greene Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, NC and Sunset Beach, NC.
1
Start on West Market Street
131 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Market Street
2
Turn right onto South Greene Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Greene Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West McGee Street
16 ft
·
West McGee Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto 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
6
Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
7
Continue on Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
8
Merge slight right
57 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220 South: Rockingham
10
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broad Avenue
11
Continue on Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamlet Avenue
12
Turn left onto Raleigh Street
466 ft
·
12 sec
·
Raleigh Street
13
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Spring Street
14
Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Hamlet Avenue
15
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
16
Continue on American Indian Highway
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
17
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
18
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
19
Keep slight right to continue on Powell Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Boulevard
20
Continue on Jk Powell Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jk Powell Boulevard
21
Continue on Powell Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Powell Boulevard
22
Continue on South J K Powell Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South J K Powell Boulevard
23
Turn left onto West Love Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Love Mill Road
24
Turn straight onto Vinson Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vinson Boulevard
25
Continue on New Britton Highway East
17 mi
·
29 min
·
New Britton Highway East
26
Continue on Whiteville Road Northwest
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Whiteville Road Northwest
27
Turn slight right onto Longwood Road Northwest
8.9 mi
·
18 min
·
Longwood Road Northwest
28
Continue on Seaside Road Southwest
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Seaside Road Southwest
29
Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard North
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Boulevard North
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Boulevard South
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sunset Boulevard South
31
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Boulevard South
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sunset Boulevard South
32
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 101.6 miles from Greensboro, NC, or about 2h 10m 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 45 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.6 miles or 2h 10m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunset Beach, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greensboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 203.2 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 101.6 mi from Greensboro, NC · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.6 miles from Greensboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sunset Beach, NC
The final approach into Sunset 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 Sunset 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
$31.78 one way
$63.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.74 | $69.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.61 | $75.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.86 | $89.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61 | 0 | $21.34 | $9.75 |
| Efficient EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.78 | $8.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.3 | 1 | $28.45 | $13.00 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Sunset Beach, NC
Late night in Sunset Beach on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Rockingham, NC
102 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
4 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
4h 20m 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 Sunset Beach, NC covers 203.2 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Greene Street, West McGee Street, Freeman Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.6 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 $31.78 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 20m 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 Sunset Beach, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greensboro, NC to Sunset 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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