How far is Greensboro, NC from Bethel, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Bethel, NC is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Bethel.
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Start on West Market Street
862 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Davie Street
923 ft · 20 sec · North Davie Street
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Continue on Summit Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Summit Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 29 North: Phillips Avenue
752 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Reidsville
741 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North O'Henry Boulevard
6 mi · 8 min · North O'Henry Boulevard
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Continue on Reidsville Highway
25.9 mi · 29 min · Reidsville Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Law Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Law Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Law Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Bethel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Reidsville Highway
Continue on Reidsville Highway
25.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Bethel?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Reidsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Greensboro and 19.1 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Reidsville
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 Reidsville.
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Danville
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 32.43 mi (52.19 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bethel
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,614 |
| Coordinates | 36.4534700, -79.4516900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-79.45169, 36.45347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.96 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
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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