How far is Andrews, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Andrews, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.37 mi
04h 25m
Flight
234.26 mi
377 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.26 mi
Kilometers
377 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.37 mi
Kilometers
428.68 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Andrews
Wed, May 13, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marion
NC

City in McDowell County, North Carolina, U.

From Andrews
132.6 mi
02h 12m
To Greensboro
133.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Andrews Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using Boiling Springs as the closest live forecast in the Cherokee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    22 m · 11 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Business 19

    1 mi · 2 min · Business 19

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Bryson City

    814 ft · 13 sec · Business 19

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US 19

    6.9 mi · 10 min · US 19

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 19

    9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19

  7. 7

    Turn left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    184.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  9. 9

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

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 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 Andrews 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
191 mi · 72%
US Highway 19
9.87 mi · 4%
US 19
6.91 mi · 3%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 1%
Business 19
1.12 mi
Main Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

184 mi · 03h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
234.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
02h 12m from Andrews
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Andrews 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 Andrews to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Andrews and 133.7 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.23 one way or $74.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

81 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Gastonia

89 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Greenville

99 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Charlotte

118 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 234.26 mi (377 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population1,855
Coordinates35.2017500, -83.8240700
Altitude542
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: Cherry Street (-83.824006, 35.201778)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.58 L · about $37.23
Round trip
$74.47
18.8 gal · 71.16 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.23 $74.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.63 $83.27
Premium $4.78 $44.91 $89.83
Diesel $5.62 $52.87 $105.73

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Andrews and Greensboro. The current time is 20:59:37.

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.