How far is Kernersville, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Kernersville, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
19.18 mi
00h 22m
Flight
16.06 mi
25.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.06 mi
Kilometers
25.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.18 mi
Kilometers
30.87 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sun, Apr 12, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Kernersville
Sun, Apr 12, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kernersville
2026-04-12T06:22
Arrive Greensboro
Sun, Apr 12, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kernersville
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
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Kernersville
9.6 mi
00h 11m
To Greensboro
9.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Mountain Street

    2653 ft · 49 sec · West Mountain Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    1544 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 421 South, NC 150 East: Greensboro

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Salem Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kernersville 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem Parkway
7.91 mi · 41%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 35%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 16%
West Mountain Street
0.5 mi · 3%
US 421 South
0.26 mi · 1%
South Edgeworth Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Salem Parkway

Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

7.91 mi · 00h 09m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 11m from Kernersville
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kernersville and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Kernersville and 9.6 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kernersville and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kernersville and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 16.06 mi (25.85 km).

Kernersville

#1 Kernersville

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population24,891
Coordinates36.1198600, -80.0736500
Altitude308
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: West Mountain Street (-80.073623, 36.119911)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.39
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.69 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.01 $6.02
Premium $4.78 $3.25 $6.50
Diesel $5.62 $3.82 $7.65

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Kernersville and Greensboro. The current time is 06:22:38.

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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.