How far is Greensboro, NC from Youngsville, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Youngsville, NC is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
80.39 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.68 mi
118.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.39 mi
Kilometers
129.37 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Youngsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
40.1 mi
00h 53m
To Youngsville
40.3 mi
00h 53m

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
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dudley Street

    890 ft · 27 sec · South Dudley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bennett Street

    1573 ft · 42 sec · Bennett Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 885 South, US 70 East: Raleigh

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 Business West, NC 98: Durham, Wake Forest

    1811 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Holloway Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Holloway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Wake Forest Highway

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Wake Forest Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Durham Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Durham Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Durham Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Wingate Street

    948 ft · 26 sec · South Wingate Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Avenue

    781 ft · 27 sec · North Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Youngsville Boulevard South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Youngsville Boulevard South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1529 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
34.4 mi · 43%
I 85 North
15.5 mi · 19%
Durham Road
11.5 mi · 14%
Wake Forest Highway
6.47 mi · 8%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 3%
Holloway Street
2.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
00h 53m from Greensboro
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Youngsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Greensboro and 40.3 miles from Youngsville.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 13.3 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 12.1 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsborough.

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
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Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Youngsville. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.57 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 Youngsville

Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,413
Coordinates36.0248700, -78.4744400
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Youngsville (-78.47444, 36.02487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.74 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.50
5.68 gal · 21.48 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.25 $22.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.58 $25.16
Premium $4.78 $13.57 $27.14
Diesel $5.62 $15.97 $31.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Youngsville. The current time is 22:05:39.

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.