How far is Greensboro, NC from Mint Hill, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Mint Hill, NC is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
93.43 mi
01h 46m
Flight
78.19 mi
125.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.19 mi
Kilometers
125.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.43 mi
Kilometers
150.36 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mint Hill
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-12T20:02
Arrive Mint Hill
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
East Spencer
NC

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

From Greensboro
46.7 mi
00h 53m
To Mint Hill
46.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Mint Hill.

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 485 Inner, I 485 Outer: Matthews, Huntersville

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Inner: Matthews

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 51: Mint Hill

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Blair Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Blair Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Matthews-Mint Hill Road

    44 m · 8 sec · Matthews-Mint Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
75.2 mi · 81%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
11.3 mi · 12%
Freeman Mill Road
2.69 mi · 3%
Blair Road
1.64 mi · 2%
I 485 South Inner
1.31 mi · 1%
NC 51
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Spencer
00h 53m from Greensboro
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Mint Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Mint Hill?

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

East Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Greensboro and 46.7 miles from Mint Hill.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

2 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

23 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

26 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

High Point

49 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Mint Hill. Straight-line distance: 78.19 mi (125.84 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
Mint Hill

#2 Mint Hill

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population28,109
Coordinates35.1795900, -80.6472900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Mint Hill (-80.64729, 35.17959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Mint Hill. The current time is 20:02:52.

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.