How far is Chadbourn, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Chadbourn, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 162.2 miles (261 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.16 mi
02h 33m
Flight
132.66 mi
213.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.66 mi
Kilometers
213.49 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.16 mi
Kilometers
260.97 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, May 4, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Chadbourn
Tue, May 5, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chadbourn
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, May 4, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chadbourn
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
Rockingham
NC

City in North Carolina

From Chadbourn
81 mi
01h 16m
To Greensboro
81.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
54°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Avenue

    45 m · 13 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Brown Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Brown Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Joe Brown Highway North

    2 mi · 3 min · Joe Brown Highway North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
75.4 mi · 47%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 21%
Andrew Jackson Highway
29.5 mi · 18%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 6%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 2%
Joe Brown Highway North
2.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

57.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
01h 16m from Chadbourn
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chadbourn 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 Chadbourn to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Chadbourn and 81.2 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

9 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

43 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

82 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chadbourn and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 132.66 mi (213.49 km).

Chadbourn

#1 Chadbourn

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

Population1,699
Coordinates34.3221100, -78.8269700
Altitude32
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: West Railroad Avenue (-78.826929, 34.322249)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.66 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.31
11.44 gal · 43.32 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.66 $45.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.33 $50.67
Premium $4.78 $27.33 $54.66
Diesel $5.62 $32.17 $64.34

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chadbourn and Greensboro. The current time is 20:28:20.

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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.