How far is Granite Quarry, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Granite Quarry, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.05 mi
00h 54m
Flight
48.54 mi
78.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.54 mi
Kilometers
78.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.05 mi
Kilometers
86.98 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Granite Quarry
Tue, May 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Quarry
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Quarry
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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From Granite Quarry
27 mi
00h 27m
To Greensboro
27 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph ENE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Quarry and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Quarry and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bank Street

    86 m · 13 sec · West Bank Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Faith Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Faith Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Innes Street

    805 ft · 20 sec · East Innes Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North, US 52 North: Lexington

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

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

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    973 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Quarry 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
43.7 mi · 81%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 6%
US 29
2.4 mi · 4%
Faith Road
1.95 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.17 mi · 2%
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

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

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
00h 27m from Granite Quarry
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Quarry 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 Granite Quarry to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Granite Quarry and 27 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Granite Quarry and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

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

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Quarry and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 48.54 mi (78.12 km).

Granite Quarry

#1 Granite Quarry

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population3,002
Coordinates35.6123600, -80.4467300
Altitude244
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 Bank Street (-80.447113, 35.612629)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.13
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.57 $15.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.78 $9.13 $18.25
Diesel $5.62 $10.74 $21.48

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Quarry and Greensboro. The current time is 19:31:03.

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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.