How far is Franklinville, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Franklinville, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.75 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.4 mi
37.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.4 mi
Kilometers
37.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.49 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Franklinville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklinville
2026-04-20T01:57
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklinville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Forest Oaks
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Franklinville
14.1 mi
00h 19m
To Greensboro
16.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
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 Franklinville and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Academy Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Academy Road Extension

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Academy Road Extension

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 22 North

    10.2 mi · 14 min · NC Highway 22 North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Carolina Highway 62 East

    2 mi · 4 min · North Carolina Highway 62 East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2300 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on South Davie Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East McGee Street

    547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklinville and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC Highway 22 North
10.2 mi · 33%
North Carolina Highway 62 East
9.1 mi · 30%
Old US Highway 421
3.67 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi · 7%
Academy Road Extension
1.3 mi · 4%
Academy Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NC Highway 22 North

At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 22 North

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Oaks
00h 19m from Franklinville
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklinville 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 Franklinville to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Franklinville and 16.7 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

14 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

27 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

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

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklinville and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 23.4 mi (37.66 km).

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#1 Franklinville

Township in Randolph County, North Carolina

Population1,213
Coordinates35.7437500, -79.6922500
Altitude143
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: (-79.692105, 35.743842)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.63
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.32 $8.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.78 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.62 $6.13 $12.26

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 Franklinville and Greensboro. The current time is 01:57:13.

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.