Greensboro to Charlotte drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Greensboro to Charlotte. If you're planning a road trip to Charlotte, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

10:00 am  start in Greensboro
drive for about 20 minutes

10:20 am  Archdale (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:20 am
drive for about 26 minutes

11:45 am  Lexington (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:45 pm
drive for about 23 minutes

1:09 pm  Spencer (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:09 pm
drive for about 19 minutes

2:28 pm  China Grove (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:28 pm
drive for about 23 minutes

3:50 pm  256 Concord Pkwy S
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:50 pm
drive for about 22 minutes

5:12 pm  Reedy Creek Nature Center
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:12 pm
drive for about 17 minutes

6:30 pm  arrive in Charlotte
eat at Amelie's French Bakery

driving ≈ 2.5 hours

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest Amelie's French Bakery, which was mentioned 4 times.

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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Charlotte. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

 Valerie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Charlotte?  (9 answers)

 Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What's the best neighborhood in Charlotte for a first time visitor?  (8 answers)

 Stacey from Fort Myers asked:
Nice suburbs to stay just outside Charlotte  (4 answers)

 Julie from Saint Paul (Minnesota) asked:
Farm to Table Dining in Charlotte  (2 answers)

 Liz from Washington asked:
What to do in Charlotte while celebrating a 60th Birthday?  (2 answers)

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Charlotte.

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Charlotte to Greensboro drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Greensboro? Try searching for places within 1.5 hours of Greensboro.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Greensboro to Charlotte. Or get a full Greensboro to Charlotte flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Greensboro well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Greensboro!