How far is Brevard, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Brevard, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brevard and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brevard and Greensboro.
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Start on South Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Asheville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Asheville Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Asheville Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Asheville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Asheville Highway
2527 ft · 55 sec · Asheville Highway
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Continue on Boylston Highway
530 ft · 13 sec · Boylston Highway
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Merge slight left onto Asheville Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue on Boylston Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · Boylston Highway
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Continue on New Airport Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Airport Road
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Continue on Airport Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Sweeten Creek Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Sweeten Creek Road
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Take the ramp right
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
159.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road
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Continue on South Edgeworth Street
1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brevard and Greensboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sweeten Creek Road
Merge slight left
160 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brevard 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 Brevard to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Brevard and 105.1 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brevard and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brevard and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 175.06 mi (281.73 km).
#1 Brevard
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 7,899 |
| Coordinates | 35.2334500, -82.7342900 |
| Altitude | 678 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.93 | $63.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.45 | $68.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.55 | $81.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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