How far is Belhaven, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Belhaven, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.69 mi
03h 25m
Flight
181.33 mi
291.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.33 mi
Kilometers
291.83 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.69 mi
Kilometers
337.47 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Belhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belhaven
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belhaven
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Middlesex
NC

City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Belhaven
102.2 mi
01h 42m
To Greensboro
107.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belhaven and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Seed Tick Neck Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Seed Tick Neck Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    540 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on John Small Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John Small Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East 5th Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East 5th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pactolus Highway

    14.2 mi · 18 min · Pactolus Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Highway

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King Junior Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 587 West: Wilson

    2280 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John P East Memorial Highway

    32.5 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belhaven 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
62.3 mi · 30%
South Miami Boulevard
54.9 mi · 26%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 7%
Pactolus Highway
14.2 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Junior Highway
9.83 mi · 5%
Seed Tick Neck Road
7.34 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
181.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 42m from Belhaven
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belhaven and Mostly Clear near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belhaven to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Belhaven and 107.5 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belhaven and Mostly Clear near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

30 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belhaven and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 181.33 mi (291.83 km).

Belhaven

#1 Belhaven

City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,582
Coordinates35.5401700, -76.6229900
Altitude0
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: (-76.623003, 35.540181)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.01 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.62
14.8 gal · 56.02 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.31 $58.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.77 $65.55
Premium $4.78 $35.36 $70.71
Diesel $5.62 $41.62 $83.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belhaven and Greensboro. The current time is 21:16:00.

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.