How far is Troy, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Troy, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.1 mi
00h 55m
Flight
49.68 mi
79.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.68 mi
Kilometers
79.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.85 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Wed, Apr 29, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Wed, Apr 29, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-29T05:07
Arrive Greensboro
Wed, Apr 29, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Asheboro
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Troy
26 mi
00h 27m
To Greensboro
26.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Troy and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    24 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Liberty Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Smitherman Street

    36 m · 11 sec · Smitherman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    18.8 mi · 27 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dawson Miller Road

    682 ft · 13 sec · Dawson Miller Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    127 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1123 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
18.8 mi · 36%
I 73 North
17.6 mi · 34%
Dawson Miller Road
11.7 mi · 23%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 6%
North Liberty Street
0.25 mi
South Edgeworth Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

18.8 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asheboro
00h 27m from Troy
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Troy 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 Troy to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Troy and 26.1 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Asheboro

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

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

RAIL

High Point

33 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 49.68 mi (79.95 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in North Carolina, United States

Population3,293
Coordinates35.3584700, -79.8944900
Altitude201
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: West Main Street (-79.894485, 35.358631)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.58
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.29 $14.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $4.78 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.62 $10.35 $20.70

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 Troy and Greensboro. The current time is 05:07:30.

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.