How far is Goldsboro, NC from Cordova, NC?
The driving distance from Goldsboro, NC to Cordova, NC is about 127 miles (204.4 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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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.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goldsboro and Cordova.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldsboro and Cordova.
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Start on East Ash Street
24 m · 7 sec · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto North William Street
1013 ft · 31 sec · North William Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1033 ft · 30 sec · East Walnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Walnut Street
46 m · 8 sec · West Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Walnut Street
929 ft · 31 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South George Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South George Street
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 28 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Weeks Circle
88 m · 7 sec · Fayetteville Street
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Exit the rotary onto Fayetteville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street
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Continue on Newton Grove Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Turn left
33 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
1611 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford
106 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Raeford Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
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Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
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Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road
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Turn left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
2857 ft · 43 sec · East Green Street
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Rosalyn Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rosalyn Road
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Turn straight onto Ledbetter Street
1 km · 1 min · Ledbetter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ledbetter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goldsboro and Cordova.
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
Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goldsboro and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cordova.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goldsboro to Cordova?
The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 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 63.4 miles from Goldsboro and 63.6 miles from Cordova.
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 18.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goldsboro and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cordova.
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 Goldsboro and Cordova. Straight-line distance: 108.36 mi (174.39 km).
#1 Goldsboro
City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 34,447 |
| Coordinates | 35.3848800, -77.9927700 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cordova
Township in Richmond County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,775 |
| Coordinates | 34.9129300, -79.8220000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cordova (-79.822, 34.91293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.75 | $35.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.41 | $42.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
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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