How far is Edenton, NC from Greensboro, NC?

Fastest route

Here are the directions from Edenton, North Carolina 27932, USA to Greensboro, North Carolina, USA:

Directions

  1. 🚗 Head north on Court St toward E Eden St.
  2. 🛣️ Turn left onto E Church St.
  3. ➡️ Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Broad St.
  4. ⤴️ Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto W Albemarle St.
  5. 🔄 Continue onto Doctor M.L.K. Jr Ave.
  6. ⤵️ Turn left to merge onto Hwy 17 S.
  7. 🛣️ Continue onto US-17 BYP S.

Continue following the directions using the provided URL or text instructions to reach your destination.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Make sure to follow the road signs and pay attention to any detours or construction zones.
  • It's a good idea to have a GPS or map application handy to assist you during the journey.
  • Check the traffic conditions before you start your trip to anticipate any potential delays.
  • Keep an eye on your fuel level and plan for any necessary refueling stops along the way.
  • Take breaks periodically to rest and stretch during the 3-hour and 18-minute journey.
  • Pack snacks and water for the trip to stay hydrated and energized.
  • Enjoy the scenic views along the route and have a safe trip!
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.89 mi
03h 23m
Flight
177.84 mi
286.21 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.84 mi
Kilometers
286.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.89 mi
Kilometers
344.23 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Edenton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edenton
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edenton
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
Spring Hope
NC

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

From Edenton
104.4 mi
01h 41m
To Greensboro
109.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    630 ft · 33 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Queen Street

    131 m · 23 sec · East Queen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1144 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Albemarle Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway

    35.2 mi · 45 min · Ocean Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edenton 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Highway
120 mi · 56%
South Miami Boulevard
54.9 mi · 26%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 7%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 2%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Highway

Continue straight

56.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hope
01h 41m from Edenton
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edenton and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Spring Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Edenton and 109.5 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.91 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edenton and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Hope

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

28 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

31 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

52 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edenton and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 177.84 mi (286.21 km).

Edenton

#1 Edenton

Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,567
Coordinates36.0579400, -76.6077200
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: Court Street (-76.607683, 36.057932)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.57 L · about $29.91
Round trip
$59.81
15.1 gal · 57.14 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.91 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.44 $66.88
Premium $4.78 $36.07 $72.15
Diesel $5.62 $42.46 $84.92

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 Edenton and Greensboro. The current time is 05:57:37.

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.