How far is Greensboro, NC from Waxhaw, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Waxhaw, NC is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Waxhaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Waxhaw.
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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 left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485 Inner, I 485 Outer: Matthews, Huntersville
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Inner: Matthews
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
2790 ft · 34 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East: Monroe
1337 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Independence Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Independence Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Independence Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Indian Trail Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Indian Trail Road
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Continue on Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Traffic Circle
32 m · 2 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Exit the rotary onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
1720 ft · 36 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
38 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
39 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
4.4 mi · 8 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
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Continue on Howie Mine Road
1 km · 1 min · Howie Mine Road
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Turn left onto North Broome Street
130 m · 19 sec · North Broome Street
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Turn left onto East South Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · East South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Waxhaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Keep slight left
70.3 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Waxhaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Waxhaw?
The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Greensboro and 57.7 miles from Waxhaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Greensboro and Sunny near Waxhaw.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
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 China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Waxhaw. Straight-line distance: 95.68 mi (153.99 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 Waxhaw
Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 17,987 |
| Coordinates | 34.9245900, -80.7434000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waxhaw (-80.7434, 34.92459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
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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