Origin
Stokesdale, NC
Late night in Stokesdale on Saturday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stokesdale, NC to Greensboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stokesdale, NC
Tolga Ahmetler
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Stokesdale to Greensboro, you are looking at a quick 20.1-mile trip that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. This Southeast route is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex planning. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. You will primarily navigate via Highway 68, I-73 South, and Bryan Boulevard to reach your destination. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule rather than road constraints.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this 20.1-mile journey. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a route defined by local maneuvering rather than long, open-road cruising. You will not encounter any significant uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment on Highway 68 is essentially zero miles before the road transitions. The character of the drive is practical and functional, requiring your attention as you navigate the turns between Stokesdale and Greensboro. It is a straightforward trip that demands a steady hand on the wheel rather than high-speed endurance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 68 and Bryan Boulevard. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 68 / State Highway 68.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 7 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 (NC 68 / State Highway 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (Bryan Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NC 68 / State Highway 68
Depart onto NC 68 / State Highway 68
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I 73 South: Asheboro, PTI-GSO Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 73 South: Asheboro, PTI-GSO Airport
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Bryan Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Bryan Boulevard toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward Downtown
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stokesdale, NC and Greensboro, NC, road signs point toward Pti-Gso Airport and Downtown.
Pti-Gso Airport
7.6 mi in
|
~11m
Downtown
11.4 mi in
|
~16m
|
via Bryan Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 68 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Bryan Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 73 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Benjamin Parkway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Smith Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Spring Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 68
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stokesdale, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on NC 68
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 68
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 73 South: Asheboro, PTI-GSO Airport
3
Merge onto I 73
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 73
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Bryan Boulevard
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bryan Boulevard
Exit 107A
Toward Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on Benjamin Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Benjamin Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Benjamin Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Benjamin Parkway
7
Turn straight onto West Smith Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Smith Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Spring Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Market Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Greensboro on Saturday
Local time
12:17 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
29m 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 Stokesdale, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 20 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 68, Bryan Boulevard, I 73. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Stokesdale, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.13 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 20 miles you will encounter 7 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 (NC 68 / State Highway 68): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (Bryan Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Stokesdale, NC and Greensboro, NC, road signs point toward Pti-Gso Airport and Downtown.
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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