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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127 mi
02h 46m
Flight
108.36 mi
174.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.36 mi
Kilometers
174.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127 mi
Kilometers
204.39 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cordova
Thu, Jun 11, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Goldsboro
Thu, Jun 11, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goldsboro
2026-06-11T00:23
Arrive Cordova
Thu, Jun 11, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goldsboro
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
Fort Bragg
NC

United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina

From Goldsboro
63.4 mi
01h 23m
To Cordova
63.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
97°F
Thursday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ash Street

    24 m · 7 sec · East Ash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North William Street

    1013 ft · 31 sec · North William Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1033 ft · 30 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Walnut Street

    46 m · 8 sec · West Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Walnut Street

    929 ft · 31 sec · West Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South George Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South George Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    19.9 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Weeks Circle

    88 m · 7 sec · Fayetteville Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Fayetteville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Newton Grove Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Goldsboro Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    33 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville

    1611 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford

    106 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Raeford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Ashemont Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    2857 ft · 43 sec · East Green Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Rosalyn Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rosalyn Road

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Ledbetter Street

    1 km · 1 min · Ledbetter Street

  36. 36

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 17%
South George Street
21.5 mi · 17%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 10%
Fayetteville Highway
9.23 mi · 7%
Newton Grove Highway
7.82 mi · 6%
Goldsboro Road
7.66 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Bragg
01h 23m from Goldsboro
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

14 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

69 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Cary

75 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goldsboro and Cordova. Straight-line distance: 108.36 mi (174.39 km).

Goldsboro

#1 Goldsboro

City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States

Population34,447
Coordinates35.3848800, -77.9927700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cordova

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

Population1,775
Coordinates34.9129300, -79.8220000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Goldsboro (-77.99277, 35.38488)
End: Cordova (-79.822, 34.91293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Goldsboro and Cordova. The current time is 00:23:16.

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.