How far is Albemarle, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Albemarle, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.32 mi
01h 12m
Flight
54.92 mi
88.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.92 mi
Kilometers
88.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.32 mi
Kilometers
105.12 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 30, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in Albemarle
Thu, Apr 30, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albemarle
2026-04-30T16:28
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, Apr 30, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albemarle
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
Asheboro
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Albemarle
32.2 mi
00h 36m
To Greensboro
33.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    42 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    10.4 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    2217 ft · 40 sec · Albemarle Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
29 mi · 44%
I 73 North
17.6 mi · 27%
Albemarle Road
7.09 mi · 11%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 5%
North 1st Street
1.33 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

18.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asheboro
00h 36m from Albemarle
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albemarle and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Albemarle and 33.1 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Asheboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Asheboro, 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 Asheboro.

RAIL

High Point

33 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albemarle and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 54.92 mi (88.38 km).

Albemarle

#1 Albemarle

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,003
Coordinates35.3501400, -80.2000600
Altitude145
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: West Main Street (-80.200047, 35.35039)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.19 $20.37
Premium $4.78 $10.99 $21.98
Diesel $5.62 $12.94 $25.87

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Albemarle and Greensboro. The current time is 16:28:42.

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.