How far is Greensboro, NC from Thomasville, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Thomasville, NC is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Thomasville.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
107 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto National Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · National Highway
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Salem Street
67 m · 12 sec · Salem Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
40 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Thomasville.
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.
US 29 South
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
9.31 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Greensboro and 11.2 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.58 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 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,713 |
| Coordinates | 35.8826400, -80.0819900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-80.08199, 35.88264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
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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