How far is Welcome, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Welcome, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
37.52 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.52 mi
45.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.52 mi
Kilometers
45.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.39 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Tue, May 26, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Welcome
Tue, May 26, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Welcome
2026-05-26T07:02
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, May 26, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Welcome
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
Trinity
NC

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

From Welcome
18.8 mi
00h 21m
To Greensboro
18.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 52

    2 mi · 3 min · Old US Highway 52

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Hwy 52

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 52

  5. 5

    Continue on Winston Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Winston Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East

    617 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    24.5 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    973 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Welcome 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business North
25.5 mi · 68%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 8%
US 29
2.4 mi · 6%
Old US Hwy 52
2.22 mi · 6%
Old US Highway 52
2.01 mi · 5%
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business North

Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

24.5 mi · 00h 28m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trinity
00h 21m from Welcome
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Welcome 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 Welcome to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Welcome and 18.8 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Welcome and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Trinity

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

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

RAIL

High Point

7 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

25 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

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

30 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Welcome and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 28.52 mi (45.9 km).

Welcome

#1 Welcome

Census designated place

Population4,162
Coordinates35.9029200, -80.2569900
Altitude264
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: Old US Hwy 52 (-80.257184, 35.902945)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Welcome and Greensboro. The current time is 07:02:15.

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.