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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.26 mi
04h 29m
Flight
169.73 mi
273.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.73 mi
Kilometers
273.15 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.26 mi
Kilometers
370.57 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, Aug 3, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in Greeneville
Mon, Aug 3, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeneville
2026-08-03T14:52
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, Aug 3, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeneville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wytheville
VA

Town in Virginia, USA

From Greeneville
115.1 mi
02h 14m
To Greensboro
115.2 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    159 m · 14 sec · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kingsport Highway

    19.3 mi · 29 min · Kingsport Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    793 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    106.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte North Carolina

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 148, SR 775: Fancy Gap

    1381 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Chance Creek Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chance Creek Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fancy Gap Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Fancy Gap Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway

    31.6 mi · 36 min · North Andy Griffith Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway

  16. 16

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

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingsport Highway
126 mi · 55%
North Andy Griffith Parkway
31.6 mi · 14%
I 77 South
23.5 mi · 10%
NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 6%
Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 5%
Fancy Gap Highway
9.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wytheville
02h 14m from Greeneville
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Blacksburg, VA

67 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

Hinton

83 mi away
Front St. and Fifth Ave.
RAIL

Alderson

95 mi away
1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Prince

101 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeneville and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 169.73 mi (273.15 km).

Greeneville

#1 Greeneville

Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
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: Greeneville (-82.83099, 36.16316)
End: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.76 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
16.26 gal · 61.52 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeneville and Greensboro. The current time is 14:52:26.

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.