How far is Greensboro, NC from Whitsett, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Whitsett, NC is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Whitsett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Whitsett.
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Start on West Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Dudley Street
890 ft · 27 sec · South Dudley Street
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Continue on Bennett Street
1573 ft · 42 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Gate City Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
1413 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 61: Gibsonville
1306 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Crescent Road
20 m · 3 sec · Crescent Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Whitsett.
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.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
8.93 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensboro and Patchy Fog near Whitsett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Whitsett?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Greensboro and 7.1 miles from Whitsett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensboro and Patchy Fog near Whitsett.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Harper Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Whitsett. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.45 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 Whitsett
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 643 |
| Coordinates | 36.0712500, -79.5644700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitsett (-79.56447, 36.07125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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 24, 2026
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