How far is Archer Lodge, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Archer Lodge, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
97 mi
01h 40m
Flight
83.49 mi
134.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.49 mi
Kilometers
134.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97 mi
Kilometers
156.1 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Archer Lodge
Mon, Apr 20, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Archer Lodge
2026-04-20T00:22
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Archer Lodge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Durham
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

From Archer Lodge
48.2 mi
00h 50m
To Greensboro
48.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Archer Lodge and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Archer Lodge and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Buffalo Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lake Wendell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Wendell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 2508

    3183 ft · 49 sec · State Road 2508

  4. 4

    Continue on Bissette Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bissette Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Smithfield Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 87 South, US 64 West, US 264 West: Raleigh

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-540 West: Wake Forest, RDU Airport

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Northern Wake Expressway

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Archer Lodge and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Miami Boulevard
54.9 mi · 57%
Northern Wake Expressway
20.8 mi · 21%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 4%
Smithfield Road
3.26 mi · 3%
Buffalo Road
2.64 mi · 3%
New Raleigh Highway
2.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Miami Boulevard

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
00h 50m from Archer Lodge
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Archer Lodge and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Archer Lodge to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Archer Lodge and 48.8 miles from Greensboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Archer Lodge and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Durham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Durham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 9.3 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 4.7 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.

RAIL

Durham

1 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

25 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

34 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Archer Lodge and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 83.49 mi (134.37 km).

Archer Lodge

#1 Archer Lodge

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,322
Coordinates35.6940400, -78.3755600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Greensboro

#2 Greensboro

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

Population297,878
Coordinates36.0726400, -79.7919800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Road (-78.375439, 35.694128)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Archer Lodge and Greensboro. The current time is 00:22:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.