How far is Murfreesboro, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Greensboro.
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Start on East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Jackson Bypass Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2856 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway
719 ft · 26 sec · Old Highway
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto Sycamore Street
598 ft · 22 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
697 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
107 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Turn straight onto East Littleton Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Littleton Road
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Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
24.2 mi · 28 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Flemingtown Road
821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road
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Take the exit slight right
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
44.1 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 6
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Eugene Street
2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Greensboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Flemingtown Road
Keep slight right
44.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Murfreesboro and 86.2 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near South Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Henderson.
Durham
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 152.22 mi (244.97 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,868 |
| Coordinates | 36.4423800, -77.0985800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.96 | $47.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.80 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.03 | $68.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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