How far is Archdale, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Archdale, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
123.94 mi
01h 51m
Flight
108.89 mi
175.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.89 mi
Kilometers
175.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.94 mi
Kilometers
199.47 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Fri, May 1, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Archdale
Fri, May 1, 4:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Archdale
2026-05-01T12:32
Arrive Greensboro
Fri, May 1, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Archdale
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
Landis
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Archdale
61.9 mi
00h 55m
To Greensboro
62 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1479 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    24.3 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area

    973 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Archdale 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 48%
I 85 North
32.8 mi · 26%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 2%
US 29
2.4 mi · 2%
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
1 mi · 1%
South Edgeworth Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

59.4 mi · 01h 09m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Landis
00h 55m from Archdale
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Archdale and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Landis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Archdale and 62 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Archdale and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Landis

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

5 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

20 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

39 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Lexington

45 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Archdale and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 108.89 mi (175.24 km).

Archdale

#1 Archdale

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

Population11,560
Coordinates35.1940200, -81.4017500
Altitude291
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: US 29 North (-81.401847, 35.19432)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.56 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
8.74 gal · 33.12 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.35 $38.71
Premium $4.78 $20.88 $41.76
Diesel $5.62 $24.58 $49.15

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Archdale and Greensboro. The current time is 12:32:08.

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.