How far is Marvin, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Marvin, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 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
113.24 mi
01h 47m
Flight
94.26 mi
151.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.26 mi
Kilometers
151.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.24 mi
Kilometers
182.24 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 Greensboro
Tue, May 5, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Marvin
Tue, May 5, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marvin
2026-05-05T06:15
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, May 5, 8:03 AM 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 Marvin
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
China Grove
NC

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Marvin
56.3 mi
00h 53m
To Greensboro
56.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    91 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto New Town Road

    537 ft · 12 sec · New Town Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marvin School Road

    57 m · 4 sec · Marvin School Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Marvin School Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Marvin School Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rea Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rea Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Providence Road South

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Providence Road South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 485 Outer North

    147 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 485 Outer North

    721 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Spartanburg, Greensboro

    980 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway

    38.9 mi · 44 min · Jeff Gordon Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area

    973 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeff Gordon Expressway
38.9 mi · 34%
I 85 North
33.5 mi · 30%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
25.7 mi · 23%
Providence Road South
3.37 mi · 3%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 3%
US 29
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jeff Gordon Expressway

Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway

38.9 mi · 00h 44m

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
+18.9 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
China Grove
00h 53m from Marvin
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marvin and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 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?

China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Marvin and 56.9 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near China Grove

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

8 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

16 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

43 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marvin and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 94.26 mi (151.69 km).

Marvin

#1 Marvin

Village in North Carolina

Population6,920
Coordinates34.9918200, -80.8147900
Altitude208
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: (-80.814977, 34.99164)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.78 $19.11 $38.22
Diesel $5.62 $22.50 $44.99

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Marvin and Greensboro. The current time is 06:15:41.

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.