Trip from Tabor City, NC to Greensboro, NC

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

167.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Tabor City, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 167.3 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East 5th Street, James B White Highway South, Peacock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.09 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

83.6 miles from Tabor City, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 167.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East 5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East 5th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
James B White Highway South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Peacock Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Chadbourn Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Strawberry Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Brown Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Joe Brown Highway North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Andrew Jackson Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East 5th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on North Main Street

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Turn left onto East 5th Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street

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Continue on James B White Highway South

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Turn left onto Peacock Road

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Turn left onto Chadbourn Highway

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Continue on East Strawberry Boulevard

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Turn right onto North Brown Street

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Continue on Joe Brown Highway North

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Take the ramp left

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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

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Continue on American Indian Highway

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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

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Turn right

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Turn straight

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Continue straight

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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro

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Continue on Freeman Mill Road

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Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

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Continue on South Edgeworth Street

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Turn right onto West Market Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 83.6 miles from Tabor City, NC, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83.6 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tabor City, NC

This is one driving day of about 167.3 miles and 2h 50m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

84 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.6 mi from Tabor City, NC

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.6 miles from Tabor City, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$26.09	$52.18
midgrade	$4.43	$29.17	$58.34
premium	$4.78	$31.47	$62.94
diesel	$5.62	$37.04	$74.09

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tabor City, NC to Greensboro, NC covers 167.3 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East 5th Street, James B White Highway South, Peacock Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.6 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 $26.09 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.