How far is Greensboro, NC from Swepsonville, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Swepsonville, NC is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Swepsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Swepsonville.
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Start on West Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Dudley Street
890 ft · 27 sec · South Dudley Street
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Continue on Bennett Street
1573 ft · 42 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Gate City Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
1413 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 87: Graham, Pittsboro
1720 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Swepsonville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Swepsonville Road
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Continue on Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
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Turn right onto Ball Park Road
27 m · 3 sec · Ball Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ball Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Swepsonville.
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.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Swepsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Swepsonville?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Greensboro and 13.3 miles from Swepsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Swepsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Whitsett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitsett.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Swepsonville. Straight-line distance: 24.31 mi (39.13 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 Swepsonville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 36.0212500, -79.3614100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swepsonville (-79.36141, 36.02125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
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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