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

The driving distance from Flat Rock, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
66.26 mi
01h 09m
Flight
52.91 mi
85.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.91 mi
Kilometers
85.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.26 mi
Kilometers
106.64 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 3:12 PM EDT
Return by in Flat Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat Rock
2026-04-17T14:02
Arrive Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 3:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flat Rock
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
Rural Hall
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

From Flat Rock
31.7 mi
00h 34m
To Greensboro
34.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    28 m · 5 sec · Lovers Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamburg Street

    2529 ft · 2 min · Hamburg Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Welcome Baptist Church Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Welcome Baptist Church Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Midway Street

    140 m · 22 sec · Midway Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Westfield Road

    2883 ft · 59 sec · Westfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Andy Griffith Parkway
23.3 mi · 35%
NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 20%
Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 17%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 10%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Andy Griffith Parkway

Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway

23.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Hall
00h 34m from Flat Rock
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Flat Rock and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flat Rock to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Rural Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Flat Rock and 34.5 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Flat Rock and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Rural Hall

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

17 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

18 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

41 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

46 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 52.91 mi (85.15 km).

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#1 Flat Rock

Township in Surry County, North Carolina

Population1,556
Coordinates36.5123600, -80.5697800
Altitude349
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: East Pine Street (-80.569737, 36.512277)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.27 $18.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.36 $20.73
Premium $4.78 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $5.62 $13.16 $26.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Flat Rock and Greensboro. The current time is 14:02:56.

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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.