How far is Sparta, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Sparta, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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 46m.
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 Piedmont Triad, 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 Sparta and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Greensboro.
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Start on West Whitehead Street
15.5 mi · 25 min · West Whitehead Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pine Street
13.4 mi · 21 min · West Pine Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Winston-Salem
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left onto Pilot Mountain Parkway
20.5 mi · 23 min · Pilot Mountain Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 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 Sparta and Greensboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pilot Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Pilot Mountain Parkway
20.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sparta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Pilot Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Sparta and 51.5 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sparta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Pilot Mountain
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 Pilot Mountain.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 79.82 mi (128.46 km).
#1 Sparta
Human settlement in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,723 |
| Coordinates | 36.5054100, -81.1209200 |
| Altitude | 893 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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