How far is Greensboro, NC from Angier, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Angier, NC is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.16 mi
01h 56m
Flight
70.77 mi
113.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.77 mi
Kilometers
113.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.16 mi
Kilometers
141.88 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Angier
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-15T03:03
Arrive Angier
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
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
Goldston
NC

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

From Greensboro
44.1 mi
00h 58m
To Angier
44.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Greene Street

    1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West McGee Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    728 ft · 17 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Davie Street

    38 m · 3 sec · South Davie Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Lillington

    18 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    9.2 mi · 14 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Angier.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 421
47.6 mi · 54%
US 421 South
18 mi · 20%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
10.7 mi · 12%
South Main Street
9.2 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.16 mi · 2%
South Greene Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Old US Highway 421

Continue straight

44 mi · 00h 54m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
00h 58m from Greensboro
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Angier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Greensboro and 44.1 miles from Angier.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Angier.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Angier. Straight-line distance: 70.77 mi (113.89 km).

Greensboro

#1 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
Angier

#2 Angier

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

Population5,494
Coordinates35.5071000, -78.7391800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Angier (-78.73918, 35.5071)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.78 L · about $12.32
Round trip
$24.64
6.22 gal · 23.56 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.32 $24.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.77 $27.55
Premium $4.78 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.62 $17.49 $34.98

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Angier. The current time is 03:03:42.

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.