How far is Mount Airy, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Airy, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
65 mi
01h 08m
Flight
54.14 mi
87.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.14 mi
Kilometers
87.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65 mi
Kilometers
104.6 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sun, May 24, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Airy
Mon, May 25, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Airy
2026-05-24T21:49
Arrive Greensboro
Sun, May 24, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Airy
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
Rural Hall
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

From Mount Airy
31.1 mi
00h 34m
To Greensboro
33.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pine Street

    21 m · 5 sec · West Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway

  8. 8

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

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Airy 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Andy Griffith Parkway
23.3 mi · 36%
NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 21%
Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 18%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 10%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 5%
South Main Street
2.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Andy Griffith Parkway

Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway

23.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Hall
00h 34m from Mount Airy
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Airy and Patchy Fog near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Airy to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Rural Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Mount Airy and 33.9 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Airy and Patchy Fog near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Rural Hall

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

17 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

18 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

41 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

46 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 54.14 mi (87.13 km).

Mount Airy

#1 Mount Airy

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

Population10,175
Coordinates36.4993000, -80.6072900
Altitude335
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 Pine Street (-80.607263, 36.499243)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.14 $20.28
Premium $4.78 $10.94 $21.88
Diesel $5.62 $12.88 $25.76

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Airy and Greensboro. The current time is 21:49:47.

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.