How far is Greensboro, NC from Murfreesboro, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Murfreesboro, NC is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.32 mi
03h 37m
Flight
152.22 mi
244.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.22 mi
Kilometers
244.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.32 mi
Kilometers
275.72 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
South Henderson
NC

Census designated place

From Greensboro
85.6 mi
01h 48m
To Murfreesboro
85.8 mi
01h 48m

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
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Murfreesboro.

  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

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina

    1002 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.1 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1121 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sycamore Street

    1323 ft · 47 sec · Sycamore Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    118 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2126 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Jackson Bypass Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
52.6 mi · 31%
I 40 East
34.4 mi · 20%
Jackson Bypass Road
10.6 mi · 6%
US 1
5.22 mi · 3%
Sycamore Street
4.19 mi · 2%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight left

37.1 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Henderson
01h 48m from Greensboro
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Greensboro and 85.8 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.92 one way or $47.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Henderson

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

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

RAIL

Durham

57 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

63 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

63 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

67 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 152.22 mi (244.97 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
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#2 Murfreesboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,868
Coordinates36.4423800, -77.0985800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Murfreesboro (-77.09858, 36.44238)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.88 L · about $23.92
Round trip
$47.85
12.08 gal · 45.76 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.92 $47.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.78 $28.86 $57.72
Diesel $5.62 $33.97 $67.94

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 Murfreesboro. The current time is 23:46:11.

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.