Origin
Madison, NC
Morning in Madison on Friday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, NC to Greensboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, NC
Josh Sorenson
Trip Overview
Madison, NC to Greensboro, NC is 25 miles and takes about 39 minutes via US 220 and I-73, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it an easy option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two locations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for activities at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 220 and I-73, experiencing a consistent flow of traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on US 220, offering a continuous highway experience before you transition towards your destination on East Academy Street. Expect a modern, efficient drive, characteristic of well-maintained interstate and US highway systems in the region.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 220 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 220 and I 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 220.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 220
Merge onto US 220
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward US 220 South: Greensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 119
Toward US 220 South: Greensboro
6
24.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 220 | 18.3 mi | 29m |
| I 73 | 4 mi | 4m |
| East Academy Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Smith Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Spring Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 18.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on US 220 Business; NC 704
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 311; US 220 Business; NC 704
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Academy Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto US 220
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 220
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 220
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 220
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 73; US 220
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
12 mi
·
21 min
·
US 220
Exit 119
Toward US 220 South: Greensboro
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on West Smith Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Smith Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Spring Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
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 Friday
Local time
11:56 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
39m 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 Madison, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 25 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 220, I 73, East Academy Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Madison, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.91 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 8 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Madison, 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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