Origin
Mount Airy, NC
Morning in Mount Airy on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Airy, 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
1h 16m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Airy, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Mount Airy to Greensboro, you can expect a straightforward 62.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stop. You will primarily utilize South Andy Griffith Parkway, NC 74, and Salem Parkway to navigate between these two Southeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of only $10, it is an economical trip that fits easily into a weekend schedule. Because the drive is efficient and direct, you have plenty of flexibility to explore your destination upon arrival. This is an ideal transit route for those prioritizing a quick, reliable connection between these North Carolina cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Andy Griffith Parkway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| NC 74 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Salem Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| I 40 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Edgeworth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Andy Griffith Parkway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on West Pine Street
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Pine Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 52
23 mi
·
26 min
·
South Andy Griffith Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74
13 mi
·
15 min
·
NC 74
Toward NC 74 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53B
Toward US 421 South: Greensboro
7
Merge onto US 421; NC 150
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 218B
Toward Freeman Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
12
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Mount Airy, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 26.3 and 62 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NC 74
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74 toward NC 74 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NC 74 East
6
39.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 421 South: Greensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 53B
Toward US 421 South: Greensboro
8
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Freeman Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward Freeman Mill Road
7
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Greensboro on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 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
1h 16m 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 highway-focused experience, as 88% of this trip is spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm early on, starting with the longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.3 miles along the South Andy Griffith Parkway. The journey maintains a steady pace, lacking the technical curves or slow local segments that might otherwise break up your momentum. Behind the wheel, you will notice a transition from the smaller-road feel near Mount Airy to the more developed highway infrastructure as you approach Greensboro. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on South Andy Griffith Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Andy Griffith Parkway and NC 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.3 miles in near NC 74.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles (NC 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 52.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,219 ft
771 ft
Total Climb
521 ft
Total Descent
795 ft
Highest Point
1,219 ft
~4.4 mi in
Elevation Range
448 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Airy, NC to Greensboro, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Martinsville along the way.
Martinsville
52.1 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via I 40
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Airy, NC
Full guide →Mount Airy is in North Carolina, famous as the home of actor Andy Griffith and the inspiration for the town of Mayberry on The Andy Griffith Show.
Top landmarks
- • Mount Airy Historic District — historic district in North Carolina, USA
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on South Andy Griffith Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greensboro, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 26.3 miles (NC 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 52.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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