How far is Roxboro, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Roxboro, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roxboro and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxboro and Greensboro.
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Start on Depot Street
36 m · 5 sec · Depot Street
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Continue on Reams Avenue
964 ft · 50 sec · Reams Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Boulevard
575 ft · 17 sec · Madison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Leasburg Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Leasburg Road
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Turn left onto Burlington Road
15.1 mi · 22 min · Burlington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2241 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North NC 49
1183 ft · 20 sec · North NC 49
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Continue on North NC Highway 62
8.9 mi · 13 min · North NC Highway 62
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Continue on Rauhut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rauhut Street
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Turn right onto North Fisher Street
1632 ft · 32 sec · North Fisher Street
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Continue on South Fisher Street
2275 ft · 48 sec · South Fisher Street
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Turn straight onto South Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Alamance Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway
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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 Roxboro 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.
Burlington Road
Turn left onto Burlington Road
15.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Roxboro and Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roxboro to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Green Level is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Roxboro and 31.4 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roxboro and Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Green Level
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Level.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxboro and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 50.26 mi (80.88 km).
#1 Roxboro
City in Person County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,383 |
| Coordinates | 36.3937500, -78.9827900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
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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