How far is Greensboro, NC from Matthews, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Matthews, NC is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rowan County, 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 Matthews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Matthews.
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Start on West Market Street
40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Greene Street
1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West McGee Street
5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street
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Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Continue on Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485 Inner, I 485 Outer: Matthews, Huntersville
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Inner: Matthews
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
754 ft · 9 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Charlotte
2935 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Independence Boulevard
2363 ft · 50 sec · East Independence Boulevard
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Turn left onto Matthews-Mint Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Matthews-Mint Hill Road
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Continue on East Matthews Street
656 ft · 20 sec · East Matthews Street
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Turn left onto North Trade Street
1077 ft · 26 sec · North Trade Street
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Turn right onto West John Street
149 m · 19 sec · West John Street
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Turn right onto North Freemont Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Freemont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Freemont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Matthews.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Keep slight left
70.3 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Matthews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Matthews?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Greensboro and 51.1 miles from Matthews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Greensboro and Sunny near Matthews.
Stop Ideas Near Salisbury
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 Salisbury.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Matthews. Straight-line distance: 84.27 mi (135.62 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 Matthews
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 33,718 |
| Coordinates | 35.1168100, -80.7236800 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matthews (-80.72368, 35.11681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.30 | $40.61 |
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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