How far is Trinity, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Trinity, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
21.4 mi
00h 23m
Flight
16.58 mi
26.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.58 mi
Kilometers
26.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.4 mi
Kilometers
34.44 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Wed, Apr 29, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Trinity
Wed, Apr 29, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trinity
2026-04-29T08:04
Arrive Greensboro
Wed, Apr 29, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trinity
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
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Trinity
9.5 mi
00h 11m
To Greensboro
11.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Archdale Road

    1 km · 1 min · Archdale Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area

    973 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 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 Trinity 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
9.83 mi · 46%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 14%
US 29
2.4 mi · 11%
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
1 mi · 5%
Archdale Road
0.63 mi · 3%
South Edgeworth Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight left

8.48 mi · 00h 09m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 11m from Trinity
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Trinity and Mostly Cloudy near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Trinity and 11.9 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Trinity and Mostly Cloudy near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trinity and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 km).

Trinity

#1 Trinity

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

Population6,639
Coordinates35.8945800, -79.9908700
Altitude245
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: NC 62 (-79.990859, 35.894578)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.02
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.01 $6.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.37 $6.73
Premium $4.78 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.62 $4.27 $8.55

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Trinity and Greensboro. The current time is 08:04:28.

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.