How far is Swepsonville, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Swepsonville, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.06 mi
00h 32m
Flight
24.31 mi
39.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.31 mi
Kilometers
39.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 5:53 PM EDT
Return by in Swepsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swepsonville
2026-04-17T17:20
Arrive Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 5:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Swepsonville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whitsett
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Swepsonville
13.5 mi
00h 16m
To Greensboro
13.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ball Park Road

    27 m · 6 sec · Ball Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Swepsonville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Swepsonville Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swepsonville and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sam Hunt Freeway
18.7 mi · 69%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 13%
South Main Street
1.67 mi · 6%
Swepsonville Road
1.64 mi · 6%
Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
0.71 mi · 3%
South Eugene Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sam Hunt Freeway

Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
00h 16m from Swepsonville
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Swepsonville and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Swepsonville and 13.5 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitsett

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitsett.

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swepsonville and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 24.31 mi (39.13 km).

Swepsonville

#1 Swepsonville

Town of the United States

Population1,386
Coordinates36.0212500, -79.3614100
Altitude159
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: Ball Park Road (-79.361371, 36.021223)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.53
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.76 $7.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.78 $4.54 $9.08
Diesel $5.62 $5.34 $10.69

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Swepsonville and Greensboro. The current time is 17:20:55.

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.