How far is East Flat Rock, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from East Flat Rock, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.72 mi
03h 01m
Flight
157.44 mi
253.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.44 mi
Kilometers
253.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.72 mi
Kilometers
302.11 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in East Flat Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Flat Rock
2026-04-18T23:43
Arrive Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Flat Rock
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
Charlotte
NC

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

From East Flat Rock
93.6 mi
01h 30m
To Greensboro
94.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Flat Rock and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flat Rock and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Blue Ridge Road

    25 m · 5 sec · West Blue Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spartanburg Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spartanburg Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Upward Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Upward Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3107 ft · 41 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  18. 18

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

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    973 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Flat Rock 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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 32%
I 85 North
33.6 mi · 18%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 10%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 9%
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi · 8%
Andrew Jackson Highway
14.4 mi · 8%
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 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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
01h 30m from East Flat Rock
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Flat Rock 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 East Flat Rock to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from East Flat Rock and 94.1 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Flat Rock and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

2 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

29 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

36 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

61 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Flat Rock and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 157.44 mi (253.37 km).

East Flat Rock

#1 East Flat Rock

Township in Henderson County, North Carolina

Population4,995
Coordinates35.2801200, -82.4220600
Altitude673
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: West Blue Ridge Road (-82.421799, 35.280069)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.08 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.52
13.26 gal · 50.16 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.26 $52.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.36 $58.73
Premium $4.78 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.62 $37.29 $74.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Flat Rock and Greensboro. The current time is 23:43:02.

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.