How far is Glen Alpine, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Glen Alpine, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
124.16 mi
02h 00m
Flight
113.73 mi
183.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.73 mi
Kilometers
183.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.16 mi
Kilometers
199.82 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, May 7, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Glen Alpine
Thu, May 7, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Alpine
2026-05-07T01:41
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, May 7, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen Alpine
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
Harmony
NC

Town in north Carolina

From Glen Alpine
62 mi
01h 00m
To Greensboro
62.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Alpine and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Pitts Street

    15 m · 7 sec · Pitts Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Catawba Street

    116 m · 12 sec · Catawba Street

  3. 3

    Continue on London Street

    1 km · 1 min · London Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Conley Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Conley Road

  5. 5

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

    1 km · 1 min · Jamestown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    109 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

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

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jamestown Road
112 mi · 91%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 5%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 2%
Conley Road
0.82 mi · 1%
London Street
0.65 mi · 1%
South Edgeworth Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Jamestown Road

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 07m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
01h 00m from Glen Alpine
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glen Alpine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Alpine to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Glen Alpine and 62.1 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Glen Alpine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

49 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

50 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Alpine and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 113.73 mi (183.03 km).

Glen Alpine

#1 Glen Alpine

Town of the United States

Population1,487
Coordinates35.7290200, -81.7792700
Altitude370
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: Pitts Street (-81.779246, 35.728975)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.70
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.35 $34.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.40 $38.80
Premium $4.78 $20.93 $41.86
Diesel $5.62 $24.63 $49.27

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Alpine and Greensboro. The current time is 01:41:54.

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.