How far is Norwood, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Norwood, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
25.45 mi
00h 30m
Flight
19.84 mi
31.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.84 mi
Kilometers
31.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.45 mi
Kilometers
40.95 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Norwood
12.6 mi
00h 15m
To Greensboro
12.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
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 Norwood and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vance Street

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Vance Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Freeway Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Freeway Drive

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1488 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 29 North

    10.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 29 North

  6. 6

    Continue on North O'Henry Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North O'Henry Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Downtown

    1536 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Summit Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Summit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Davie Street

    567 ft · 16 sec · North Davie Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Friendly Avenue

    1460 ft · 41 sec · East Friendly Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Eugene Street

    108 m · 14 sec · North Eugene Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 29 North
10.2 mi · 40%
North O'Henry Boulevard
5.83 mi · 23%
Freeway Drive
4.83 mi · 19%
Summit Avenue
2.52 mi · 10%
Vance Street
1.27 mi · 5%
East Friendly Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 29 North

Merge slight left onto US Highway 29 North

10.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLeansville
00h 15m from Norwood
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Norwood and 12.9 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLeansville

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

16 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Burlington

20 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 19.84 mi (31.93 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,469
Coordinates36.3526400, -79.7128100
Altitude248
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: Vance Street (-79.712839, 36.352623)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.13
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.56 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.78 $4.30 $8.60
Diesel $5.62 $5.06 $10.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and Greensboro. The current time is 23:46:30.

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.