How far is Greensboro, NC from Ramseur, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Ramseur, NC is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.54 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.7 mi
39.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.7 mi
Kilometers
39.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.54 mi
Kilometers
44.32 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramseur
Sat, May 30, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Sat, May 30, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-30T21:23
Arrive Ramseur
Sat, May 30, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Forest Oaks
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Greensboro
13.8 mi
00h 19m
To Ramseur
13.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward West McGee Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    728 ft · 17 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Davie Street

    38 m · 3 sec · South Davie Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    71 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Shiloh Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Shiloh Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ramseur Julian Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Ramseur Julian Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ferguson Road

    3041 ft · 48 sec · Ferguson Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brady Street Extension

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Brady Street Extension

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    641 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Coleridge Road

    760 ft · 19 sec · Coleridge Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coleridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 421
12.1 mi · 44%
Ramseur Julian Road
8.07 mi · 29%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.16 mi · 8%
Brady Street Extension
2.16 mi · 8%
Shiloh Road
1.74 mi · 6%
Ferguson Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old US Highway 421

Continue straight

8.44 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Oaks
00h 19m from Greensboro
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Partly Cloudy near Ramseur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Greensboro and 13.7 miles from Ramseur.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greensboro and Partly Cloudy near Ramseur.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest Oaks, 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 Forest Oaks.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

14 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

27 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Ramseur. Straight-line distance: 24.7 mi (39.75 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
Ramseur

#2 Ramseur

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

Population1,690
Coordinates35.7334700, -79.6525300
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Ramseur (-79.65253, 35.73347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.78 $4.63 $9.27
Diesel $5.62 $5.46 $10.91

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Ramseur. The current time is 21:23:58.

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.