How far is Walnut Cove, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Walnut Cove, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Cove and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Cove and Greensboro.
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Start on North Main Street
2433 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Stokesburg Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Stokesburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belews Creek Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belews Creek Road
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Turn right onto Kernersville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kernersville Road
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Continue on Piney Grove Road
1 mi · 1 min · Piney Grove Road
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Turn left onto Freeman Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Freeman Road
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Continue on Goodwill Church Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Goodwill Church Road
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Turn left onto Haw River Road
1082 ft · 32 sec · Haw River Road
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Turn right onto Linville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Linville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 68
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 68
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Turn left onto I 73 South: Asheboro, PTI-GSO Airport
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Bryan Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 min · Bryan Boulevard
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Continue on Benjamin Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Benjamin Parkway
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Continue on Benjamin Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Benjamin Parkway
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Turn straight onto West Smith Street
2089 ft · 57 sec · West Smith Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1988 ft · 43 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1558 ft · 48 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 Walnut Cove and Greensboro.
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.
Bryan Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Bryan Boulevard
5.16 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut Cove 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 Walnut Cove to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Walnut Cove and 15 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut Cove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Cove and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 24.84 mi (39.98 km).
#1 Walnut Cove
City in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,532 |
| Coordinates | 36.2954100, -80.1417100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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