How far is Broad Creek, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Broad Creek, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.72 mi
03h 44m
Flight
185.98 mi
299.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.98 mi
Kilometers
299.31 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.72 mi
Kilometers
356.82 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Tue, Nov 10, 12:35 PM EST
Return by in Broad Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 4:20 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broad Creek
2026-11-10T08:50
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, Nov 10, 12:35 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broad Creek
9:00 PM EST
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
Pine Level
NC

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

From Broad Creek
110.5 mi
01h 52m
To Greensboro
111.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Broad Creek Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broad Creek and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Creek Loop Road

    2113 ft · 2 min · Broad Creek Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    1667 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nine Mile Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Nine Mile Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Lake Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 70 West: New Bern

    2505 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Havelock Bypass

    51 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Havelock Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on West New Bern Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Vernon Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broad Creek and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
95.4 mi · 43%
Havelock Bypass
51 mi · 23%
Goldsboro Bypass
43.8 mi · 20%
West Vernon Avenue
11.2 mi · 5%
Lake Road
6.51 mi · 3%
Nine Mile Road
4.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 35m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Level
01h 52m from Broad Creek
Leave By
9:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broad Creek and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broad Creek to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Pine Level is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Broad Creek and 111.2 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broad Creek and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Level

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Level, 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 Pine Level.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

4 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

29 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

46 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broad Creek and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 185.98 mi (299.31 km).

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#1 Broad Creek

Broad Creek is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7207200, -76.9363300
Altitude3
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: Broad Creek Loop Road (-76.936239, 34.720796)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.62 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.19
15.64 gal · 59.24 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.27 $25.59 $51.19
Mid-grade $3.73 $29.15 $58.31
Premium $4.16 $32.52 $65.05
Diesel $5.44 $42.54 $85.08

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Broad Creek and Greensboro. The current time is 08:50:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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