Origin
Locust, NC
Evening in Locust on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Locust, NC to Greensboro, NC
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
77.5 mi
125 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
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6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust, NC
Skyler Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Locust, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 49, I 73, Millingport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on NC 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.7 miles from Locust, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 42m highway drive covering 77.5 miles, with most of the trip on NC 49 and I 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.5 miles on NC 49.
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.
NC 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 49 and I 73. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Running Creek Church Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Running Creek Church Road
Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
56.4 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
|
I 73; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220 toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
7
77.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 49 | 28.5 mi | 36m |
| I 73 | 24.1 mi | 27m |
| Millingport Road | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Running Creek Church Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Albemarle Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 49
— 28.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
200 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left
173 ft
·
17 sec
4
Turn left onto NC 200
309 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 27
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
6
Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Running Creek Church Road
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto Millingport Road
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Millingport Road
8
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn right onto NC 49
28 mi
·
36 min
·
NC 49
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Albemarle Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Albemarle Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
12
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 73; I 74; US 220
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 73; US 220
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
16
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.7 miles from Locust, NC, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 77.5 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Locust, 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 Locust, NC
This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Locust, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NC 49 for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Locust, NC · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Locust, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.40 one way
$24.81 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.51 | $27.03 |
| premium | $4.78 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Evening in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
6:05 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
1 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
1h 42m 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 Locust, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 49, I 73, Millingport 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 38.7 miles from Locust, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.40 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Running Creek Church Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Locust, NC to Greensboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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