Origin
Randleman, NC
Morning in Randleman on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randleman, 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
24m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randleman, NC
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Trip Overview
Randleman to Greensboro is 19.6 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 73, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief distance and duration, it's an easy drive that doesn't require extensive planning. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection between these two locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 73 | 14.3 mi | 15m |
| Freeman Mill Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Academy Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Edgeworth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Naomi Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 73
— 14.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randleman, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on US 220 Business
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Naomi Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Naomi Street
3
Continue on West Academy Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Academy Street
4
Enter roundabout onto West Academy Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Academy Street
5
Continue on West Academy Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Academy Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
7
Merge onto I 73; US 220
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 73; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Freeman Mill Road
10
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Naomi Street
Turn right onto West Naomi Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Academy Street
Enter roundabout onto West Academy Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 73; US 220
Merge onto I 73; US 220
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
6:21 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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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?
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 73, which offers a consistent, faster pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.3 miles on I 73, making for a smooth, flowing journey. The route transitions to Freeman Mill Road and then West Academy Street as you approach Greensboro, offering a slight shift in scenery before reaching your destination.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 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 0.1 miles in near West Naomi 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 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Naomi Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (West Academy Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (I 73; US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 24m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 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 0.1 miles (West Naomi Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (West Academy Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (I 73; 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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