How far is Coats, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Coats, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
88.28 mi
01h 35m
Flight
77.81 mi
125.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.81 mi
Kilometers
125.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.28 mi
Kilometers
142.08 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Tue, May 26, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Coats
Tue, May 26, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coats
2026-05-26T07:22
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, May 26, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coats
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
Goldston
NC

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

From Coats
44.1 mi
00h 47m
To Greensboro
44.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    38 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North McKinley Street

    1677 ft · 48 sec · North McKinley Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Stewart Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Stewart Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue

    50 m · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

    679 ft · 18 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue

    58 m · 7 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

    2055 ft · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    2737 ft · 1 min · South 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    17.3 mi · 24 min · West Front Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on South Davie Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East McGee Street

    547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 49%
West Front Street
17.7 mi · 20%
Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi · 12%
Old US Highway 421
3.67 mi · 4%
East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.34 mi · 4%
West Stewart Street
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
00h 47m from Coats
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coats and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Coats and 44.2 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Coats and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coats and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 77.81 mi (125.22 km).

Coats

#1 Coats

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,520
Coordinates35.4079400, -78.6719600
Altitude94
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: East Main Street (-78.671959, 35.407881)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $12.32
Round trip
$24.64
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.32 $24.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.77 $27.55
Premium $4.78 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.62 $17.49 $34.98

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Coats and Greensboro. The current time is 07:22:00.

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.