How far is Asheboro, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Asheboro, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.21 mi
00h 29m
Flight
25.23 mi
40.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.23 mi
Kilometers
40.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.21 mi
Kilometers
43.79 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Tue, Apr 21, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Asheboro
Tue, Apr 21, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheboro
2026-04-21T11:35
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, Apr 21, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Asheboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Randleman
NC

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

From Asheboro
13.5 mi
00h 14m
To Greensboro
13.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fayetteville Street

    2521 ft · 1 min · North Fayetteville Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Presnell Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Presnell Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

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

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
17.6 mi · 65%
West Presnell Street
5.31 mi · 20%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 11%
North Fayetteville Street
0.48 mi · 2%
South Edgeworth Street
0.24 mi · 1%
West Market Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

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

17.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randleman
00h 14m from Asheboro
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Asheboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Randleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Asheboro and 13.7 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Asheboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Randleman

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

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

RAIL

High Point

24 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

27 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

40 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

45 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheboro and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.6 km).

Asheboro

#1 Asheboro

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population26,023
Coordinates35.7079100, -79.8136400
Altitude256
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: North Fayetteville Street (-79.813716, 35.707926)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.80 $7.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.25 $8.50
Premium $4.78 $4.59 $9.17
Diesel $5.62 $5.40 $10.80

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheboro and Greensboro. The current time is 11:35:19.

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.