How far is Greensboro, NC from Taylorsville, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Taylorsville, NC is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.56 mi
01h 51m
Flight
78.09 mi
125.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.09 mi
Kilometers
125.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.56 mi
Kilometers
145.74 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Fri, May 22, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Fri, May 22, 6:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-22T14:35
Arrive Taylorsville
Fri, May 22, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bermuda Run
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
45.2 mi
00h 55m
To Taylorsville
45.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward West McGee Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, NC 90: Taylorsville, West Statesville

    1719 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    78 m · 3 sec · West Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Taylorsville Road

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Taylorsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane

    1850 ft · 41 sec · Adams Pond Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    91 m · 18 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue Drive

    42 m · 6 sec · West Main Avenue Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
70 mi · 77%
Taylorsville Road
14.4 mi · 16%
Freeman Mill Road
2.53 mi · 3%
Adams Pond Lane
0.35 mi
US 64
0.33 mi
West McGee Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

58.3 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bermuda Run
00h 55m from Greensboro
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Greensboro and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Bermuda Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Greensboro and 45.4 miles from Taylorsville.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Greensboro and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorsville.

Stop Ideas Near Bermuda Run

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bermuda Run, 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 Bermuda Run.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

19 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

20 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

26 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

37 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 78.09 mi (125.67 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
Taylorsville

#2 Taylorsville

City in North Carolina

Population2,140
Coordinates35.9218000, -81.1764700
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Taylorsville (-81.17647, 35.9218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $12.68
Round trip
$25.35
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.68 $25.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.17 $28.35
Premium $4.78 $15.29 $30.58
Diesel $5.62 $18.00 $35.99

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Taylorsville. The current time is 14:35:32.

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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.