How far is Polkton, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Polkton, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polkton and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polkton and Greensboro.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Ashe Street
545 ft · 25 sec · Ashe Street
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Turn right onto Freemont Street
964 ft · 40 sec · Freemont Street
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Keep slight right to continue on High Street
2850 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Ansonville Road
1983 ft · 48 sec · Ansonville Road
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Continue on Ansonville-Polkton Road
8 mi · 11 min · Ansonville-Polkton Road
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Continue on Polkton Road
2978 ft · 1 min · Polkton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
7 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South Wadesboro Boulevard
2184 ft · 43 sec · South Wadesboro Boulevard
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Continue on Julius Chambers Avenue
9.5 mi · 16 min · Julius Chambers Avenue
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Continue straight
2637 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 Business, NC 27 Business, NC 109 North: Troy, Denton
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Liberty Street
1326 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Smitherman Street
36 m · 11 sec · Smitherman Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
18.8 mi · 27 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dawson Miller Road
682 ft · 13 sec · Dawson Miller Road
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Continue straight
127 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp left
1123 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road
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Continue on South Edgeworth Street
1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1233 ft · 40 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 Polkton 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.
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
18.8 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polkton and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Polkton to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Polkton and 51.1 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polkton and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Star
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 Star.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Lexington
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polkton and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 77.09 mi (124.07 km).
#1 Polkton
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.0076500, -80.2008900 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
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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