How far is Greensboro, NC from Burgaw, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Burgaw, NC is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.93 mi
03h 26m
Flight
148.67 mi
239.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.67 mi
Kilometers
239.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.93 mi
Kilometers
291.18 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burgaw
Tue, Jun 2, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Tue, Jun 2, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-06-02T11:03
Arrive Burgaw
Tue, Jun 2, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
9:00 PM EDT
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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
90.5 mi
01h 43m
To Burgaw
90.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville

    1054 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Bridges Street

    1308 ft · 37 sec · East Bridges Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    94 m · 8 sec · North Walker Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
160 mi · 88%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
13.4 mi · 7%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 2%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 1%
West Market Street
0.78 mi
Bennett Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

85.3 mi · 01h 31m

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
148.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
01h 43m from Greensboro
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Burgaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Greensboro and 90.5 miles from Burgaw.

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

The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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 Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Burgaw. Straight-line distance: 148.67 mi (239.26 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
Burgaw

#2 Burgaw

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

Population4,127
Coordinates34.5521100, -77.9261000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Burgaw (-77.9261, 34.55211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.17 L · about $25.31
Round trip
$50.62
12.78 gal · 48.34 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.31 $50.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.30 $56.60
Premium $4.78 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.62 $35.94 $71.87

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Burgaw. The current time is 11:03:46.

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.