How far is Greensboro, NC from Oakboro, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Oakboro, NC is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Davidson 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 Oakboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Oakboro.
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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
17.7 mi · 19 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Albemarle Road
1788 ft · 32 sec · Albemarle Road
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Millingport Road
13.7 mi · 20 min · Millingport Road
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Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Running Creek Church Road
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Turn sharp left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Oakboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Albemarle Road
Continue straight
18.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Oakboro?
The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Greensboro and 39.7 miles from Oakboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakboro.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Oakboro. Straight-line distance: 65.83 mi (105.94 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 Oakboro
City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,928 |
| Coordinates | 35.2257000, -80.3289500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakboro (-80.32895, 35.2257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.75 | $31.49 |
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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