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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.59 mi
00h 37m
Flight
24.31 mi
39.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.31 mi
Kilometers
39.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.59 mi
Kilometers
42.8 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swepsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-17T18:43
Arrive Swepsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whitsett
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Greensboro
13.3 mi
00h 18m
To Swepsonville
13.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

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.

  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

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 87: Graham, Pittsboro

    1720 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Swepsonville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Swepsonville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ball Park Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Ball Park Road

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
18.6 mi · 70%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 10%
Swepsonville Road
1.59 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.41 mi · 5%
West Market Street
0.78 mi · 3%
Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
00h 18m from Greensboro
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitsett.

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Swepsonville. Straight-line distance: 24.31 mi (39.13 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
Swepsonville

#2 Swepsonville

Town of the United States

Population1,386
Coordinates36.0212500, -79.3614100
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Swepsonville (-79.36141, 36.02125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.45
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Swepsonville. The current time is 18:43:41.

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.