How far is Advance, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Advance, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.61 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.67 mi
57.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.61 mi
Kilometers
75.01 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Tue, Apr 14, 6:33 PM EDT
Return by in Advance
Tue, Apr 14, 7:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Advance
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, Apr 14, 6:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Advance
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallburg
NC

Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Advance
23.2 mi
00h 24m
To Greensboro
23.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Advance and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Advance and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Peoples Creek Road

    46 m · 6 sec · Peoples Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    1657 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Advance and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
38.1 mi · 82%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 6%
South Edgeworth Street
0.24 mi · 1%
West Market Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Peoples Creek Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

31.1 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallburg
00h 24m from Advance
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Advance and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Advance to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wallburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Advance and 23.4 miles from Greensboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Advance and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Wallburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallburg.

BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

12 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

13 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

13 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

Lexington

23 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Advance and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 35.67 mi (57.41 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Advance

Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9412500, -80.4092200
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Greensboro

#2 Greensboro

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

Population297,878
Coordinates36.0726400, -79.7919800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoples Creek Road (-80.409173, 35.941059)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.78 $7.88 $15.77
Diesel $5.62 $9.28 $18.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Advance and Greensboro. The current time is 17:44:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.