Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
199.4 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Southport, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 199.4 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road Southeast, George II Highway, Ocean Highway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.10 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.7 miles from Southport, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 199.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George II Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Highway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 140 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bragg Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Murchison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Southport, NC and Greensboro, NC.
Start on North Howe Street
Turn straight
Turn slight right onto River Road Southeast
Turn straight onto George II Highway
Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
Take the exit slight right toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
Take the exit slight right
Take the exit slight right toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
Turn left onto Murchison Road
Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
Continue on Boone Trail Road
Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
Continue on Old US Highway 421
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Continue on South Davie Street
Continue on East McGee Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street
Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.7 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensboro, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Southport, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Southport, NC
This is one driving day of about 199.4 miles and 3h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.7 mi from Southport, NC · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 99.7 miles from Southport, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$31.10 one way
$62.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| premium | $4.78 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $44.15 | $88.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.45 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.92 | $12.76 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Southport on Saturday
Local time
9:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Greensboro on Saturday
Local time
9:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Fayetteville, NC
100 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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