Origin
Asheboro, NC
Late night in Asheboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asheboro, NC to Greensboro, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Asheboro, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Asheboro and Greensboro, this 27.2-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse the North Carolina landscape. You can expect to reach your destination in about 29 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover the journey, which keeps this drive very budget-friendly. Because you are staying within the Southeast region throughout the entire trip, you will find the transition between these two NC cities seamless. This route is best suited for those who need a direct, no-fuss path to get from one city to the other without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 73 | 21.8 mi | 24m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Presnell Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Fayetteville Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Edgeworth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 73
— 21.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheboro, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on US 220 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Fayetteville Street
2
Turn left onto West Presnell Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Presnell Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 73; I 74; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 73; US 220
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
8
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Presnell Street
Turn left onto West Presnell Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 73; I 74; US 220
Merge onto I 73; I 74; US 220
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 73; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220 toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 27.2-mile journey. You will navigate a mix of roads, starting on West Presnell Street before transitioning onto I-73 North and finishing via Freeman Mill Road. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on local maneuvers rather than long, uninterrupted highway stretches. In fact, your longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on West Presnell Street, requiring you to stay alert and ready for frequent navigation changes. The character of the road is functional and direct, demanding your attention as you transition between the local streets that define this short, manageable trek.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on I 73.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 73 and Freeman Mill Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Presnell Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Presnell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 73; I 74; US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Asheboro, NC
Full guide →Asheboro is a town in North Carolina, and is the seat of Randolph County, a rural area south of Greensboro. It is known primarily as the home of the North Carolina Zoo, and also contains a few other attractions.
Arriving in Greensboro, NC
Full guide →Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are the three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad, halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 73. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Presnell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 73; I 74; US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greensboro, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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