Origin
Tabor City, NC
Afternoon in Tabor City on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tabor City, NC to Greensboro, NC
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
178.5 mi
287 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tabor City, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Driving from Tabor City to Greensboro covers 178.5 miles, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 28 minutes. Because this route stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region toward the Piedmont, it serves as a straightforward day trip that doesn't necessarily require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $29 for fuel to complete the transit. While the trip is manageable in a single stretch, planning for at least one stop will help keep your energy up. Overall, it is a practical drive for those looking to connect these two distinct areas of the state efficiently.
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
89.3 miles from Tabor City, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile that keeps you engaged as you transition between different road types. You will spend about 52% of your time on highways, balancing faster transit with more localized roads. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 62.7-mile stretch on US 220, which serves as a significant portion of your travel time. Navigating via the American Indian Highway and Andrew Jackson Highway, you will experience a variety of road conditions that change as you progress northward. Expect a fluctuating pace as you shift from regional arteries to more direct highway corridors.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 62.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 82.9 miles in near US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 178.5 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: at 82.9 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.6 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
82.9 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
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US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
93.4 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
8
99.6 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
8
157.5 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
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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
178.3 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 220 | 62.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| I 73 | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| Peacock Road | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| James B White Highway South | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tabor City, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on NC 904
40 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 701 Business; NC 410; NC 904
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 701; NC 410
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
4
Continue on US 701
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
James B White Highway South
5
Turn left onto Peacock Road
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Peacock Road
6
Turn left onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chadbourn Highway
7
Continue on US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Strawberry Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130; NC 410
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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North Brown Street
9
Continue on US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130; NC 410
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Joe Brown Highway North
10
Take the ramp onto US 74 Business; NC 130
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 74 Business; NC 130
11
Merge onto US 74; NC 130
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
12
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 74
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
11 mi
·
11 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 220
Use the left / none lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Use the none lane.
20
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.
21
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
23
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 28-minute journey, aim to depart early in the morning to beat potential traffic as you approach Greensboro. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break to refuel and stretch your legs around the midway point of your 178.5-mile drive. Keep a close watch on your navigation when transitioning between US 220 and the various highway segments to ensure you stay on the most efficient path. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Being mindful of the 62.7-mile stretch on US 220 will help you pace your fuel and rest stops effectively.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.3 miles from Tabor City, NC, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.3 miles or 1h 45m 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 51m
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 Tabor City, 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 Tabor City, NC
This is one driving day of about 178.5 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tabor City, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 220 for about 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.3 mi from Tabor City, NC · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.3 miles from Tabor City, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 220 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.
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
$28.57 one way
$57.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $31.13 | $62.25 |
| premium | $4.78 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.66 | $79.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.74 | $8.57 |
| Efficient EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.4 | 0 | $24.99 | $11.42 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Afternoon in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
4:07 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
3 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
3h 28m 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 Tabor City, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 178.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 220, American Indian Highway, Andrew Jackson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.3 miles from Tabor City, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 178.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 82.9 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.6 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Tabor City, NC to Greensboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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