How far is Greeneville, TN from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Greeneville, TN to Greensboro, NC is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greeneville and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greeneville and Greensboro.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Andrew Johnson Highway
159 m · 14 sec · East Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn left onto Kingsport Highway
19.3 mi · 29 min · Kingsport Highway
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
793 ft · 13 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
106.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte North Carolina
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 148, SR 775: Fancy Gap
1381 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Chance Creek Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Chance Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fancy Gap Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Fancy Gap Highway
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Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway
31.6 mi · 36 min · North Andy Griffith Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road
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Continue on South Edgeworth Street
1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1233 ft · 40 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 Greeneville and Greensboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kingsport Highway
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greeneville 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 Greeneville to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wytheville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Greeneville and 115.2 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greeneville and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Wytheville
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 Wytheville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greeneville and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 169.73 mi (273.15 km).
#1 Greeneville
Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 14,940 |
| Coordinates | 36.1631600, -82.8309900 |
| Altitude | 463 |
| 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: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $3.77 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.84 | $75.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
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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