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Trip from Kure Beach, NC to Greensboro, NC

Drive Time

4h 19m

Distance

220.9 mi

356 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 6m ★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kure Beach, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 220.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Michael Jordan Highway, I 40, South College Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.3 miles on Michael Jordan Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.35 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

110.5 miles from Kure Beach, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Kure Beach, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 220.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Michael Jordan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 107.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 127.2 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 127.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 213.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
127.2 mi into trip | ~2h 27m 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.
6
213.3 mi into trip | ~4h 6m 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
216.6 mi into trip | ~4h 10m 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
3
216.8 mi into trip | ~4h 10m in | East Gate City Boulevard

Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
220.8 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | West Market Street

Turn right onto West Market Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Michael Jordan Highway 107.3 mi 1h 55m
I 40 89.4 mi 1h 42m
South College Road 9.3 mi 15m
Carolina Beach Road 6.1 mi 9m
Dow Road South 3.5 mi 5m
East Gate City Boulevard 3.4 mi 7m
South Eugene Street 0.6 mi 1m
Avenue K 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Michael Jordan Highway — 107.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kure Beach, NC and Greensboro, NC.

1

Start on US 421

525 ft · 14 sec · Fort Fisher Boulevard South
2

Turn left onto Avenue K

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue K
3

Continue on Dow Road South

3.5 mi · 5 min · Dow Road South
4

Turn left onto US 421

0.4 mi · 51 sec · North Lake Park Boulevard
5

Continue on US 421

6.1 mi · 9 min · Carolina Beach Road
6

Continue on NC 132

9.3 mi · 15 min · South College Road
7

Continue on I 40; US 117; NC 132

107 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

86 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NC 6 Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto South Eugene Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Eugene Street
13

Turn right onto West Market Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Market Street
14

Arrive at destination

West Market Street

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 110.5 miles from Kure Beach, NC, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.3 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 110.5 miles or 2h 9m 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 29m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kure Beach, 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 Kure Beach, NC

This is one driving day of about 220.9 miles and 4h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kure Beach, 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 Michael Jordan Highway for about 107.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.5 mi from Kure Beach, NC · 2h 9m into the drive

Downtown Raleigh, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Raleigh, NC

110 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.

Popular next leg

Raleigh, NC to Greensboro, NC

77.3 mi · 1h 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Goldsboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Goldsboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.5 miles from Kure Beach, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Michael Jordan Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.3 miles.

Arriving in Greensboro, NC

The final approach into Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, 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 ~33 min detour Free near mile 38.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.35 one way

$70.71 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $38.52 $77.04
premium $4.78 $41.55 $83.11
diesel $5.64 $49.08 $98.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lowes Foods on North College Road - Tesla Supercharger

Wilmington, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Smithfield's Chicken N Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger

Warsaw, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mayfaire Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Wilmington, NC

Tesla

10 DCFC

Garner, NC Rechargery - NC-42

Garner, NC

IONNA

10 DCFC

Regency Centers Midtown East (Raleigh, NC)

Raleigh, NC

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Mad Boar Restaurant - Tesla Supercharger

Wallace, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hampton Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Benson, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger

Garner, NC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 CHARGELAB: 1 Non-Networked: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.3 0 $23.19 $10.60
Efficient EV 55.2 0 $19.33 $8.84
EV Truck/SUV 88.4 1 $30.93 $14.14

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kure Beach, NC

Afternoon in Kure Beach on Monday

Local time

12:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greensboro, NC

Afternoon in Greensboro on Monday

Local time

12:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

10 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 19m 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 Kure Beach, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 220.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Michael Jordan Highway, I 40, South College Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.5 miles from Kure Beach, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.35 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 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 127.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 213.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kure Beach, NC to Greensboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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