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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.31 mi
00h 51m
Flight
32.43 mi
52.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.43 mi
Kilometers
52.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.31 mi
Kilometers
61.66 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Reidsville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
19.2 mi
00h 25m
To Bethel
19.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    862 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Davie Street

    923 ft · 20 sec · North Davie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Summit Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Summit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 29 North: Phillips Avenue

    752 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Reidsville

    741 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North O'Henry Boulevard

    6 mi · 8 min · North O'Henry Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Reidsville Highway

    25.9 mi · 29 min · Reidsville Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Law Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Law Road

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reidsville Highway
26.2 mi · 68%
North O'Henry Boulevard
6.02 mi · 16%
Law Road
3.42 mi · 9%
Summit Avenue
2.03 mi · 5%
US 29 North
0.28 mi · 1%
North Davie Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reidsville
00h 25m from Greensboro
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Bethel.

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.

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

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Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
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Danville

36 mi away
677 Craghead St.
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J. Douglas Galyon Depot

36 mi away
236 East Washington Street
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High Point

54 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 32.43 mi (52.19 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
Bethel

#2 Bethel

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

Population1,614
Coordinates36.4534700, -79.4516900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Bethel (-79.45169, 36.45347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.69
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Bethel. The current time is 00:59:13.

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.