How far is Haw River, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Haw River, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
28.69 mi
00h 33m
Flight
23.92 mi
38.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.92 mi
Kilometers
38.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.69 mi
Kilometers
46.17 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Haw River
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haw River
2026-04-18T02:05
Arrive Greensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haw River
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
Whitsett
NC

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

From Haw River
12.9 mi
00h 16m
To Greensboro
15.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haw River and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2113 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Graham Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Graham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Graham Road

    2733 ft · 55 sec · Graham Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Harden Street

    6 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Harden Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    1321 ft · 31 sec · Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Hunt Freeway
16.7 mi · 58%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 12%
East Harden Street
1.96 mi · 7%
East Elm Street
1.26 mi · 4%
Maple Avenue
0.62 mi · 2%
South Eugene Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sam Hunt Freeway

Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

13.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
00h 16m from Haw River
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Haw River and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haw River to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Haw River and 15.8 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitsett

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 Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haw River and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 23.92 mi (38.5 km).

Haw River

#1 Haw River

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,532
Coordinates36.0915300, -79.3641900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Greensboro

#2 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
Start: (-79.364243, 36.09148)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.00
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.00 $8.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.47 $8.95
Premium $4.78 $4.83 $9.65
Diesel $5.62 $5.68 $11.36

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 Haw River and Greensboro. The current time is 02:05:53.

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.