Reidsville, NC Road Trips
Drivers starting from Reidsville, NC have 8 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 101 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Reidsville, NC spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
213.6 mi
Wilmington, NC
Quickest Drive
33m
Greensboro, NC
Plan Around Reidsville, NC
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Continue From Reidsville, NC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Reidsville, NC
Reidsville, NC to Wilmington, NC
Reidsville, NC to Asheville, NC
Reidsville, NC to Charlotte, NC
Reidsville, NC to Raleigh, NC
Reidsville, NC to Apex, NC
Reidsville, NC to Durham, NC
Reidsville, NC to High Point, NC
Reidsville, NC to Greensboro, NC
Driving from Reidsville, NC
The typical drive from Reidsville, NC covers about 101 miles and takes around 2h 1m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 214 miles (4h 6m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Reidsville, NC most often head toward Wilmington, NC (213.6 mi, 4h 6m), Asheville, NC (194.2 mi, 3h 47m), Charlotte, NC (113.7 mi, 2h 14m), Raleigh, NC (83 mi, 1h 44m), and Apex, NC (80.5 mi, 1h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 101-mile trip from Reidsville, NC, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Reidsville, NC and 1 routes heading into Reidsville, NC, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 214 miles.
The longest mapped route from Reidsville, NC covers 214 miles and takes approximately 4h 6m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.
The average route from Reidsville, NC runs about 101 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 101-mile trip from Reidsville, NC costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Reidsville, NC include Wilmington, NC, Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC and Raleigh, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Reidsville, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,547
Median Income
$42,702
Median Home Value
$139,000
Median Age
41.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Reidsville, NC
Reidsville is a city of 14,000 people (2018) near Greensboro, North Carolina. Reidsville offers two public lakes for recreation, trails, greenways, parks, historic homes, and a farmer's market. Reidsville thrived in the 19th century growing tobacco and manufacturing cigarettes. Later, many textile mills were established in the town's but as those industries have declined, the town's economy has diversified.
Reidsville was established in the early 19th century as an outpost and stop on the stage line that ran between Salisbury, North Carolina, and Danville, Virginia, and was known as Wright's Crossroads. The community grew from a single home and inn owned by the family of Reuben Reid, a local farmer and businessman, into a thriving farming community primarily supporting tobacco production and cigarette manufacturing. Reidsville was incorporated as a town by the North Carolina State Legislature in 1873. It became a key location of the American Tobacco Company which employed many city and county residents. The American Tobacco Company was the mainstay of Reidsville economics until its sale and closure in 1994. Many textile mills were established in Reidsville as well, with Cone Mills and Burlington Industries, located in Burlington North Carolina, consolidating most of them in the mid-20th century, although most have now closed.
Market Square, 303 S Scales St, ☏ +1 336 349-1099. Downtown park and amphitheater which hosts a variety of events including a farmer's market, concerts, movies, shows, and many more. 1 Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, ☏ +1 336 349-4738. Offers camp grounds, events shelters, duck hunting blinds, disc golf, and an amphitheater around the lake. On the lake, you can boat, fish, and ski. Different events are held throughout the year. 2 Chinqua Penn Plantation/Walking Trail, 2138 Wentworth St. Daily 8AM-8PM. Little natural habitat with a ~1 mile trail meandering through old growth forest and around ponds so that you can find rest for your soul, per the curator.
Short Sugar's, 1328 South Scales Street, ☏ +1 336 342-7487. M-Th 6AM-8PM, F Sa 6AM-9PM. This restaurant has hand-pulled pit barbecue. It has won national awards and has been recognized internationally. Family owned and operated since 1949.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Reidsville, 101 Express Drive, ☏ +1 336 361-4000. Offers high speed internet access and has a fitness center. Days Inn of Reidsville, 2205 Barnes Street, ☏ +1 336 342-2800, fax: +1 336 342-7595. Offers high speed internet access and complimentary breakfast. Quality Inn, ☏ +1 336-791-4118, fax: +1 336 349-7475. Pet friendly, offers free breakfast and high speed internet access.
Reidsville is directly connected by highway with Winston-Salem (US 158), Greensboro (US 29), Danville (US 29), and Burlington. The nearest commercial airport serving the area is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO IATA).
Travel tips adapted from Reidsville (North Carolina) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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