How far is Pittsboro, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Pittsboro, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
46.85 mi
00h 51m
Flight
42.15 mi
67.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.15 mi
Kilometers
67.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.85 mi
Kilometers
75.4 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsboro
2026-04-15T19:56
Arrive Greensboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsboro
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
Staley
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Pittsboro
23.4 mi
00h 25m
To Greensboro
23.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    153 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West Street

    14.3 mi · 21 min · West Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on South Davie Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East McGee Street

    547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street

  12. 12

    Turn right 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 Pittsboro 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 55%
West Street
14.7 mi · 31%
Old US Highway 421
3.67 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi · 4%
South Eugene Street
0.26 mi · 1%
West McGee Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

25.5 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staley
00h 25m from Pittsboro
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsboro and Mostly Clear near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Pittsboro and 23.4 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Staley

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

45 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

62 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsboro and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.84 km).

Pittsboro

#1 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates35.7201500, -79.1772400
Altitude124
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: US 15 (-79.17733, 35.720031)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.78 $7.88 $15.77
Diesel $5.62 $9.28 $18.56

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsboro and Greensboro. The current time is 19:56:17.

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.