Origin
Haw River, NC
Morning in Haw River on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haw River, NC to Greensboro, 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
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
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 Haw River, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 25.8 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 Sam Hunt Freeway, East Gate City Boulevard, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on Sam Hunt Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.8 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 (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.8 miles, with most of the trip on Sam Hunt Freeway and East Gate City Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.4 miles on Sam Hunt Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sam Hunt Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sam Hunt Freeway and East Gate City Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway
Merge onto I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NC 6
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NC 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Hunt Freeway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| East Gate City Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| I 40 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| East Harden Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Eugene Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Graham Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sam Hunt Freeway
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haw River, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on this road
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
177 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto NC 49
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto NC 49
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Graham Road
5
Continue on NC 49
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Graham Road
6
Continue on NC 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
7
Enter roundabout onto NC 49; NC 54
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Harden Street
8
Continue on NC 49; NC 54
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Harden Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto NC 49
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 40; I 85
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sam Hunt Freeway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NC 6
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Gate City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Eugene Street
16
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.78 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
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 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
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
Greensboro, NC
Morning in Greensboro on Saturday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer 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 Haw River, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 25.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sam Hunt Freeway, East Gate City Boulevard, I 40. 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 Haw River, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 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 12 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 40; I 85 / Sam Hunt Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Haw River, NC to Greensboro, 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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