How far is Greensboro, NC from Albemarle, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.52 mi
01h 24m
Flight
54.92 mi
88.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.92 mi
Kilometers
88.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.52 mi
Kilometers
103.84 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albemarle
Tue, Apr 14, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Tue, Apr 14, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-14T20:44
Arrive Albemarle
Tue, Apr 14, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
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
Asheboro
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Greensboro
32.3 mi
00h 42m
To Albemarle
32.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Greene Street

    1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West McGee Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    929 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Albemarle Road

    1788 ft · 32 sec · Albemarle Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    42 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albemarle Road
25.8 mi · 40%
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
24.6 mi · 38%
Freeman Mill Road
2.69 mi · 4%
North 1st Street
1.33 mi · 2%
West McGee Street
0.28 mi
South Greene Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

Continue on Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

17.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asheboro
00h 42m from Greensboro
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Albemarle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Albemarle?

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Greensboro and 32.2 miles from Albemarle.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Asheboro

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

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

RAIL

High Point

33 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 54.92 mi (88.38 km).

Greensboro

#1 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
Albemarle

#2 Albemarle

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,003
Coordinates35.3501400, -80.2000600
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Albemarle (-80.20006, 35.35014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.10 $20.20
Premium $4.78 $10.89 $21.79
Diesel $5.62 $12.82 $25.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Albemarle. The current time is 20:44:46.

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.