How far is Greensboro, NC from Tyro, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Tyro, NC is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.15 mi
00h 52m
Flight
37.25 mi
59.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.25 mi
Kilometers
59.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.15 mi
Kilometers
66.23 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From Greensboro
20.6 mi
00h 26m
To Tyro
20.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mocksville Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    808 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North NC Highway 150

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North NC Highway 150

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 29 South
22.9 mi · 56%
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
4.95 mi · 12%
North NC Highway 150
4.28 mi · 10%
Mocksville Road
3.58 mi · 9%
Freeman Mill Road
2.69 mi · 7%
I 85 Business South
1.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 29 South

Continue straight

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
00h 26m from Greensboro
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Greensboro and 20.6 miles from Tyro.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

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

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Tyro. Straight-line distance: 37.25 mi (59.95 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
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#2 Tyro

Tyro is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8090300, -80.3728300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Tyro (-80.37283, 35.80903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.78 $6.93 $13.86
Diesel $5.62 $8.15 $16.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Tyro. The current time is 00:19:56.

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.