How far is Cordova, NC from Goldsboro, NC?
The driving distance from Cordova, NC to Goldsboro, NC is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cordova and Goldsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Goldsboro.
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Start on Ledbetter Street
1 km · 1 min · Ledbetter Street
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Continue on Rosalyn Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rosalyn Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Hancock Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Hancock Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Street
1136 ft · 19 sec · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
21.2 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn right onto Addor Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road
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Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
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Continue on Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on Raeford Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road
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Continue on South Raeford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Raeford Road
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Take the exit slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Continue on I 295 North: Fort Bragg
1512 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.7 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Continue on Goldsboro Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Newton Grove Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Continue on Fayetteville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Weeks Circle
95 m · 8 sec · Goldsboro Street
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Exit the rotary onto Goldsboro Street
1 mi · 2 min · Goldsboro Street
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Continue on Goldsboro Highway
18.9 mi · 27 min · Goldsboro Highway
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto South George Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South George Street
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
929 ft · 27 sec · West Walnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Walnut Street
47 m · 8 sec · East Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 18 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North John Street
1010 ft · 32 sec · North John Street
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Turn right onto East Ash Street
151 m · 21 sec · East Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordova and Goldsboro.
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.
Fayetteville Outer Loop
Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cordova and Mostly Cloudy near Goldsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cordova to Goldsboro?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Fort Bragg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Cordova and 63.4 miles from Goldsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cordova and Mostly Cloudy near Goldsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Bragg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Bragg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Goldsboro. Straight-line distance: 108.36 mi (174.39 km).
#1 Cordova
Township in Richmond County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,775 |
| Coordinates | 34.9129300, -79.8220000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goldsboro
City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 34,447 |
| Coordinates | 35.3848800, -77.9927700 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldsboro (-77.99277, 35.38488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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