How far is Broadway, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Broadway, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.26 mi
02h 36m
Flight
132.93 mi
213.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.93 mi
Kilometers
213.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.26 mi
Kilometers
264.35 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Broadway
Mon, Apr 20, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadway
2026-04-20T00:24
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadway
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
Rockingham
NC

City in North Carolina

From Broadway
82.5 mi
01h 18m
To Greensboro
81.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Stake Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Old Stake Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Braswell Road

    100 m · 16 sec · Braswell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grist Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Grist Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Joe Brown Highway North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Joe Brown Highway North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

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

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadway 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
75.4 mi · 46%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 20%
Andrew Jackson Highway
29.5 mi · 18%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 6%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 2%
Joe Brown Highway North
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

57.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
01h 18m from Broadway
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broadway 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 Broadway to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Broadway and 81.8 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

9 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

43 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

82 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadway and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 132.93 mi (213.93 km).

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#1 Broadway

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,295
Coordinates34.3060000, -78.8597500
Altitude32
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: Old Stake Road (-78.85925, 34.306026)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.94 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.95
11.6 gal · 43.88 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.97 $45.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.78 $27.71 $55.42
Diesel $5.62 $32.62 $65.24

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadway and Greensboro. The current time is 00:24:37.

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.