How far is Greensboro, NC from Wentworth, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Wentworth, NC is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
30.2 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.65 mi
36.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.65 mi
Kilometers
36.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.2 mi
Kilometers
48.61 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wentworth
Mon, May 25, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Mon, May 25, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-25T00:29
Arrive Wentworth
Mon, May 25, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Reidsville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
15.1 mi
00h 22m
To Wentworth
15.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    862 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Davie Street

    923 ft · 20 sec · North Davie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Summit Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Summit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 29 North: Phillips Avenue

    752 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Reidsville

    741 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North O'Henry Boulevard

    6 mi · 8 min · North O'Henry Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Reidsville Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Reidsville Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 87: Reidsville, Burlington

    2202 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Freeway Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Freeway Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 65 West, NC 87 North: Wentworth, Eden

    747 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 65 West, NC 87 North: Wentworth, Eden

    42 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto West Harrison Street

    5.9 mi · 11 min · West Harrison Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Hancock Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Hancock Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reidsville Highway
10 mi · 33%
North O'Henry Boulevard
6.02 mi · 20%
West Harrison Street
5.93 mi · 20%
Freeway Drive
3.4 mi · 11%
Summit Avenue
2.03 mi · 7%
NC 87
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Reidsville Highway

Continue on Reidsville Highway

10 mi · 00h 12m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reidsville
00h 22m from Greensboro
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensboro and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Reidsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Greensboro and 15.1 miles from Wentworth.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensboro and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentworth.

Stop Ideas Near Reidsville

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Danville

36 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

36 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

54 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Wentworth. Straight-line distance: 22.65 mi (36.45 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
Wentworth

#2 Wentworth

Small town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina

Population2,734
Coordinates36.4001400, -79.7744800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Wentworth (-79.77448, 36.40014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.40
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.20 $8.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.69 $9.39
Premium $4.78 $5.06 $10.13
Diesel $5.62 $5.96 $11.92

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Wentworth. The current time is 00:29:33.

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.