Origin
Reidsville, NC
Late night in Reidsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reidsville, 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
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reidsville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Reidsville and Greensboro, this 23.5-mile journey is a practical choice. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely on local roads rather than interstates, keeping your fuel budget to a modest $4. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of North Carolina, the route maintains a consistent local atmosphere throughout. It is an uncomplicated transit that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 17.1 mi | 21m |
| Summit Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Barnes Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Richardson Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Scales Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Friendly Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Davie Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 17.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reidsville, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on South Scales Street
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Scales Street
2
Turn left onto Richardson Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richardson Drive
3
Turn right onto Barnes Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnes Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto US 29; US 158
17 mi
·
21 min
·
US 29; US 158
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Summit Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on Summit Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Summit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on North Davie Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Davie Street
9
Turn right onto East Friendly Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Friendly Avenue
10
Turn left onto North Eugene Street
353 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Eugene Street
11
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Barnes Street
Turn right onto Barnes Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 29; US 158
Merge onto US 29; US 158
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Summit Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Summit Avenue, Downtown
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East Friendly Avenue
Turn right onto East Friendly Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
North Eugene Street
Turn left onto North Eugene Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
W 1 mph
0% chance
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
15 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on Richardson Drive, Barnes Street, and Summit Avenue to navigate the landscape. Because the longest stretch is essentially 0 miles on Richardson Drive, you should anticipate constant adjustments rather than a monotonous interstate grind. This route demands your full attention as you transition through the local road network connecting these two cities. It is a functional drive that trades high-speed highway efficiency for a more hands-on, local driving experience.
74% 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: 17.1 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and Summit Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Barnes Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.2 miles (Barnes Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 29; US 158): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
832 ft
680 ft
Total Climb
297 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
832 ft
~11.6 mi in
Elevation Range
153 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 Reidsville, NC to Greensboro, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
20 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting in Reidsville, NC
Full guide →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.
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: 23.1 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 (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on US 29. 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 1.2 miles (Barnes Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 29; US 158): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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