How far is Weaverville, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Weaverville, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.55 mi
02h 55m
Flight
157.14 mi
252.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.14 mi
Kilometers
252.9 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.55 mi
Kilometers
293.79 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sat, May 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Weaverville
Sat, May 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weaverville
2026-05-23T05:51
Arrive Greensboro
Sat, May 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weaverville
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
Conover
NC

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

From Weaverville
91.2 mi
01h 27m
To Greensboro
91.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Merchants Alley

    61 m · 11 sec · Merchants Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Alabama Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Merrimon Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Merrimon Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Weaverville Road

    2278 ft · 55 sec · Weaverville Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    116 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto New Stock Road

    899 ft · 15 sec · New Stock Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    853 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1145 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1142 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    157.8 mi · 3 hr

  16. 16

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

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
163 mi · 90%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 4%
New Stock Road
6.66 mi · 4%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 2%
Merrimon Avenue
1.58 mi · 1%
Weaverville Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

158 mi · 03h 00m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conover
01h 27m from Weaverville
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Weaverville 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 Weaverville to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Weaverville and 91.4 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Weaverville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Conover

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

49 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

59 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

63 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

69 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weaverville and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 157.14 mi (252.9 km).

Weaverville

#1 Weaverville

Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,039
Coordinates35.6970500, -82.5606900
Altitude664
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: Merchants Alley (-82.560884, 35.697045)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.38 L · about $25.51
Round trip
$51.02
12.88 gal · 48.76 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.51 $51.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.52 $57.05
Premium $4.78 $30.77 $61.54
Diesel $5.62 $36.22 $72.44

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weaverville and Greensboro. The current time is 05:51:57.

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.