How far is Greensboro, NC from Polkton, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Polkton, NC is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Polkton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Polkton.
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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
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Dawson Miller Road
596 ft · 17 sec · Dawson Miller Road
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Turn left
18.8 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Smitherman Street
36 m · 8 sec · Smitherman Street
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Turn left onto North Liberty Street
1326 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
64 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Albemarle Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Albemarle Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Allenton Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Allenton Street
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Turn left
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Polkton Road
2978 ft · 1 min · Polkton Road
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Continue on Ansonville-Polkton Road
8 mi · 11 min · Ansonville-Polkton Road
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Continue on Ansonville Road
1983 ft · 48 sec · Ansonville Road
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Continue on High Street
1634 ft · 46 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto College Street
1008 ft · 47 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Ashe Street
918 ft · 42 sec · Ashe Street
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Turn right
43 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Polkton.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
18.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polkton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Polkton?
The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Greensboro and 43.6 miles from Polkton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polkton.
Stop Ideas Near Star
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 Star.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Lexington
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Polkton. Straight-line distance: 77.09 mi (124.07 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 Polkton
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.0076500, -80.2008900 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polkton (-80.20089, 35.00765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
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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