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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Vance Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · Vance Street
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Turn right onto Freeway Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Freeway Drive
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit right
1488 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 29 North
10.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 29 North
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Continue on North O'Henry Boulevard
5.8 mi · 8 min · North O'Henry Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Downtown
1536 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Summit Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Summit Avenue
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Continue on North Davie Street
567 ft · 16 sec · North Davie Street
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Turn right onto East Friendly Avenue
1460 ft · 41 sec · East Friendly Avenue
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Turn left onto North Eugene Street
108 m · 14 sec · North Eugene Street
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Turn left 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 Norwood and Greensboro.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLeansville.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Burlington
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 19.84 mi (31.93 km).
#1 Norwood
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 36.3526400, -79.7128100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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