Rhodhiss, NC to Greensboro, NC is 108 miles and takes about 2 hours 10 minutes via I 40, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily follows I 40, making it a straightforward drive across North Carolina. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, moving from one part of the state to another. It’s a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed if you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54 miles from Rhodhiss, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
97 mi
1h 50m
Freeman Mill Road
2.8 mi
4m
Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.6 mi
4m
33rd Street Southwest
1.6 mi
2m
Hickory Airport Road
1.1 mi
1m
Burke Street
0.9 mi
2m
34th Street Northwest
0.4 mi
<1m
2nd Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 97 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhodhiss, NC and Greensboro, NC.
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Start on this road
186 ft·18 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Caldwell Street
278 ft·6 sec·Caldwell Street
3
Continue on Burke Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Burke Street
4
Turn sharp left onto Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Airport Rhodhiss Road
5
Turn right onto Hickory Airport Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Hickory Airport Road
6
Continue on 2nd Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi·34 sec·2nd Avenue Northwest
7
Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest
0.4 mi·47 sec·34th Street Northwest
8
At end of road, turn left onto Main Avenue Northwest
223 ft·7 sec·Main Avenue Northwest
9
Turn right onto 33rd Street Southwest
1.6 mi·2 min·33rd Street Southwest
10
Continue on Old Shelby Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·Old Shelby Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
12
Merge onto I 40
90 mi·1 hr 42 min·I 40
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
6.7 mi·8 min·I 40
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, MartinsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 218BToward Freeman Mill RoadUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi·53 sec·Freeman Mill Road
17
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·West Market Street
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour 10-minute duration, this is comfortably a same-day trip, so you can leave whenever it suits your schedule. The longest stretch is 97 miles on I 40, so plan your fuel stop before you get on that main section to avoid any concerns. While there are no designated stops in the data, stretching your legs during a quick fuel break is always a good idea. Keep an eye on the traffic conditions as you approach Greensboro, as I 40 can get busy during peak hours.
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 54 miles from Rhodhiss, NC, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m
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 Rhodhiss, 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 Rhodhiss, NC
This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Rhodhiss, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 97 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Caldwell Street
Turn right onto Caldwell Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|Airport Rhodhiss Road
Turn sharp left onto Airport Rhodhiss Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
97.8 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7
104.5 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward Freeman Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward Freeman Mill Road
7
107.8 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.89 one way
$33.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.47
$36.93
premium
$4.70
$19.99
$39.98
diesel
$5.61
$23.85
$47.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.45
$4.32
EV Truck/SUV
43.2
0
$15.12
$6.91
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rhodhiss, NC
Afternoon
in Rhodhiss on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Afternoon
in Greensboro on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Mocksville, NC
54 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
12 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
2h 10m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 90% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 40. You'll experience a longest stretch of 97 miles on I 40, meaning extended periods of consistent speed. Expect a profile that is predominantly fast-paced, with the initial segment on Airport Rhodhiss Road and Freeman Mill Road offering a brief transition before merging onto the interstate. The character is largely about efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Freeman Mill Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Caldwell Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 108 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Caldwell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Airport Rhodhiss Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 97.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rhodhiss, NC to Greensboro, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are the three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad, halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 108 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greensboro, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Caldwell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Airport Rhodhiss Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 97.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greensboro, NC before heading back.
