How far is Greensboro, NC from Broad Creek, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Broad Creek, NC is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.13 mi
04h 27m
Flight
185.98 mi
299.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.98 mi
Kilometers
299.31 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.13 mi
Kilometers
355.88 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broad Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 2:25 PM EST
Return by in Greensboro
Tue, Nov 10, 6:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-11-10T09:57
Arrive Broad Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 2:25 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Pine Level
NC

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

From Greensboro
110.4 mi
02h 13m
To Broad Creek
110.7 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 9:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
Broad Creek Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Broad Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dudley Street

    890 ft · 27 sec · South Dudley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bennett Street

    1573 ft · 42 sec · Bennett Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West New Bern Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East New Bern Road

    33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Freedom Memorial Bridge

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Road

    1604 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Nine Mile Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Nine Mile Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1667 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Broad Creek Loop Road

    2113 ft · 2 min · Broad Creek Loop Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Creek Loop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
74.2 mi · 34%
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
34.2 mi · 15%
East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 15%
Goldsboro Bypass
31.3 mi · 14%
Freedom Memorial Bridge
17.7 mi · 8%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
11.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Level
02h 13m from Greensboro
Leave By
8:04 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Broad Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Broad Creek?

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine Level is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Greensboro and 110.7 miles from Broad Creek.

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

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Broad Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Level

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

4 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

29 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

46 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Broad Creek. Straight-line distance: 185.98 mi (299.31 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
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#2 Broad Creek

Broad Creek is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7207200, -76.9363300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Broad Creek (-76.93633, 34.72072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.54 L · about $25.53
Round trip
$51.06
15.6 gal · 59.08 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.27 $25.53 $51.06
Mid-grade $3.73 $29.08 $58.16
Premium $4.16 $32.44 $64.88
Diesel $5.44 $42.43 $84.86

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Broad Creek. The current time is 09:57:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.