How far is Forest Oaks, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Forest Oaks, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Oaks and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Oaks and Greensboro.
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Start on the route
2051 ft · 3 min
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Turn sharp right onto Belvoir Drive
2565 ft · 2 min · Belvoir Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast School Road
2 mi · 5 min · Southeast School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alamance Church Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Alamance Church Road
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Turn slight right onto Alamance Church Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Alamance Church Road
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on South Davie Street
531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street
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Continue on East McGee Street
547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street
22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street
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Turn right onto South Eugene Street
1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
585 ft · 25 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 Forest Oaks and Greensboro.
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.
Alamance Church Road
Turn slight right onto Alamance Church Road
2.5 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Forest Oaks and Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Oaks to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Pleasant Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Forest Oaks and 5.3 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Oaks and Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Garden
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 Pleasant Garden.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Oaks and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 7.56 mi (12.16 km).
#1 Forest Oaks
Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,890 |
| Coordinates | 35.9881900, -79.7061400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
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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