The drive from Waxhaw, NC to Greenville, NC covers 237.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 264, US 1, Fayetteville Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on US 264.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.7 miles from Waxhaw, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 237.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Waxhaw, NC to Greenville, NC covers 237.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 264 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 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 52.6 miles in near US 74 BUS.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 237.3 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 52.6 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.9 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 148.5 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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52.6 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|US 74 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...
6
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|US 1 / Fayetteville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fayetteville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
148.5 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mou...
6
157 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|I 87; I 440; US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64 toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rock...
8
159.7 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|I 87; US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64 toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waxhaw, NC and Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Asheboro, Rocky Mount and Wilson.
Asheboro
52.6 mi in|~1h 18m|via US 74 BUS
Rocky Mount
148.5 mi in|~3h 13m|via US 64
Wilson
159.7 mi in|~3h 26m|via I 87; US 64
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 264
55.9 mi
59m
US 1
45.7 mi
52m
Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi
52m
I 87
20 mi
21m
Andrew Jackson Highway
15.6 mi
21m
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi
17m
Waxhaw Highway
10.3 mi
15m
US 74 BUS
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 264
— 55.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waxhaw, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on NC 75
0.5 mi·42 sec·East South Main Street
2
Continue on NC 75
6.6 mi·9 min·Waxhaw Highway
3
Enter roundabout onto NC 75
199 ft·3 sec·Waxhaw Highway
4
Continue on NC 75
3.7 mi·5 min·Waxhaw Highway
5
Continue on West Franklin Street
3.2 mi·6 min·West Franklin Street
6
Turn right onto US 74; US 601
1.8 mi·2 min·East Roosevelt Boulevard
7
Continue on US 74
5.3 mi·8 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi·5 min·West Marshville Boulevard
9
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi·3 min·Carroll M. Edwards Highway
10
Continue on US 74
6.1 mi·8 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.7 mi·9 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
12
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
13
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi·4 min·West Caswell Street
14
Continue on US 74
10 mi·13 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS
5.3 mi·7 min·US 74 BUS
Exit 306Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, AsheboroUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West Green Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
43 mi·52 min·Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·42 sec
19
Merge onto US 1
46 mi·52 min·US 1
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto US 64
0.6 mi·1 min·US 64
Exit 1AToward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky MountUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 40; US 64
4.6 mi·5 min·Dan K Moore Freeway
22
Continue on I 40; US 64
3.2 mi·3 min·Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.8 mi·3 min·I 87; I 440; US 64
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64
17 mi·18 min·I 87; US 64
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, GreenvilleUse the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
56 mi·59 min·US 264
26
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi·3 min·Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
27
Continue on Farmville Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Farmville Boulevard
28
Continue on West 10th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West 10th Street
29
Turn left onto South Evans Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·South Evans Street
30
Turn right onto Reade Circle
0.2 mi·23 sec·Reade Circle
31
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·East 5th Street
32
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·South Summit Street
33
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Trip Plan
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 118.7 miles from Waxhaw, NC, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 52 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.7 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waxhaw, 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 Waxhaw, NC
This is one driving day of about 237.3 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Waxhaw, 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 264 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.7 mi from Waxhaw, NC
· 2h 38m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.11 one way
$74.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$40.57
$81.15
premium
$4.70
$43.92
$87.84
diesel
$5.61
$52.39
$104.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.2
0
$24.92
$11.39
Efficient EV
59.3
0
$20.76
$9.49
EV Truck/SUV
94.9
1
$33.22
$15.19
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Waxhaw, NC
Late night
in Waxhaw on Saturday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenville, NC
Late night
in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Waxhaw, NC to Greenville, NC covers 237.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 264, US 1, Fayetteville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.7 miles from Waxhaw, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.11 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 237.3 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 52.6 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.9 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 148.5 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Waxhaw, NC and Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Asheboro, Rocky Mount and Wilson.
