How far is Greensboro, NC from Haw River, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Haw River, NC is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.73 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.92 mi
38.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.92 mi
Kilometers
38.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.73 mi
Kilometers
41.41 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haw River
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-17T19:53
Arrive Haw River
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Whitsett
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Greensboro
12.9 mi
00h 18m
To Haw River
12.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Haw River.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dudley Street

    890 ft · 27 sec · South Dudley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bennett Street

    1573 ft · 42 sec · Bennett Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Downtown Burlington, Liberty

    1655 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    2121 ft · 46 sec · Maple Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Harden Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Harden Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Elm Street

    54 m · 3 sec · East Elm Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Graham Road

    2844 ft · 59 sec · Graham Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2113 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
16.8 mi · 65%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 11%
Harden Street
1.94 mi · 8%
East Elm Street
1.29 mi · 5%
West Market Street
0.78 mi · 3%
Graham Road
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
00h 18m from Greensboro
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Haw River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Haw River?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Greensboro and 12.9 miles from Haw River.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Haw River.

Stop Ideas Near Whitsett

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitsett.

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Haw River. Straight-line distance: 23.92 mi (38.5 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
Haw River

#2 Haw River

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,532
Coordinates36.0915300, -79.3641900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Haw River (-79.36419, 36.09153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.03 $8.06
Premium $4.78 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $5.62 $5.12 $10.24

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 North Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Haw River. The current time is 19:53:10.

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.