How far is Spindale, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Spindale, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.58 mi
02h 31m
Flight
129.61 mi
208.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.61 mi
Kilometers
208.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.58 mi
Kilometers
240.73 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Spindale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spindale
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spindale
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Spindale
74.9 mi
01h 15m
To Greensboro
74.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spindale Street

    1803 ft · 54 sec · Spindale Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    29 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1331 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    108.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 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 Spindale and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Avenue
110 mi · 73%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 4%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 2%
West Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Spindale Street
0.34 mi
South Edgeworth Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Avenue

Merge slight left

108 mi · 02h 03m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
01h 15m from Spindale
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spindale and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Spindale and 74.6 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spindale and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spindale and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 129.61 mi (208.58 km).

Spindale

#1 Spindale

City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,175
Coordinates35.3601200, -81.9292700
Altitude331
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: Spindale Street (-81.92929, 35.360116)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.98 L · about $20.91
Round trip
$41.83
10.56 gal · 39.96 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.91 $41.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.39 $46.77
Premium $4.78 $25.23 $50.46
Diesel $5.62 $29.69 $59.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spindale and Greensboro. The current time is 01:15:38.

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.