How far is Elizabethtown, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
130.59 mi
02h 24m
Flight
120.07 mi
193.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.07 mi
Kilometers
193.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.59 mi
Kilometers
210.17 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-19T05:18
Arrive Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
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
Sanford
NC

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

From Elizabethtown
65.2 mi
01h 12m
To Greensboro
65.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.7 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Cedar Creek Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Cedar Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Grove Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rowan Street

    1 km · 1 min · Rowan Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on South Davie Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East McGee Street

    547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 33%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 16%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 9%
Cedar Creek Road
10.8 mi · 8%
Murchison Road
8.59 mi · 7%
Old US Highway 421
3.67 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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 12m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethtown and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Elizabethtown and 65.4 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethtown and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 120.07 mi (193.23 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

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

Population3,378
Coordinates34.6293400, -78.6052900
Altitude33
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: North Poplar Street (-78.605409, 34.629407)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.52
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.26 $36.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.42 $40.84
Premium $4.78 $22.03 $44.05
Diesel $5.62 $25.93 $51.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Greensboro. The current time is 05:18:08.

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.