How far is Four Oaks, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Four Oaks, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
103.82 mi
01h 54m
Flight
87.97 mi
141.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.97 mi
Kilometers
141.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.82 mi
Kilometers
167.09 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, May 4, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Four Oaks
Mon, May 4, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Four Oaks
2026-05-04T17:42
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, May 4, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Four Oaks
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
Carrboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Four Oaks
54.7 mi
00h 57m
To Greensboro
49.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Four Oaks and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wellons Street

    100 m · 12 sec · East Wellons Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Baker Street

    2174 ft · 57 sec · North Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Hatcher Street

    2318 ft · 1 min · East Hatcher Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Black Creek Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Black Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lassiter Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Lassiter Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Four Oaks 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lassiter Road
99.6 mi · 96%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 3%
Black Creek Road
2.32 mi · 2%
South Eugene Street
0.56 mi · 1%
East Hatcher Street
0.44 mi
North Baker Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Lassiter Road

Keep slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 39m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrboro
00h 57m from Four Oaks
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Four Oaks and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Four Oaks to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Four Oaks and 49.2 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $28.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Four Oaks and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Carrboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carrboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 0.2 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 6 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrboro.

RAIL

Durham

18 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

30 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

36 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

38 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Four Oaks and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 87.97 mi (141.57 km).

Four Oaks

#1 Four Oaks

Town of the United States

Population2,387
Coordinates35.4448800, -78.4269500
Altitude60
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 Wellons Street (-78.426955, 35.444888)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.87 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$28.99
7.32 gal · 27.74 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.50 $28.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.21 $32.42
Premium $4.78 $17.49 $34.97
Diesel $5.62 $20.58 $41.17

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Four Oaks and Greensboro. The current time is 17:42:02.

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.