How far is Greensboro, NC from Cheraw, SC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Cheraw, SC is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
103.45 mi
02h 02m
Flight
95.14 mi
153.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.14 mi
Kilometers
153.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.45 mi
Kilometers
166.48 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheraw
Wed, Sep 23, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Wed, Sep 23, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-09-23T12:16
Arrive Cheraw
Wed, Sep 23, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Biscoe
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Greensboro
51.8 mi
01h 01m
To Cheraw
51.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward West McGee Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2012 ft · 28 sec · Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Market Street

    705 ft · 23 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    19 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
75 mi · 72%
US 220 South
22.9 mi · 22%
Freeman Mill Road
2.69 mi · 3%
Front Street
0.38 mi
West McGee Street
0.28 mi
South Greene Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

Merge slight right

57.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biscoe
01h 01m from Greensboro
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Greensboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cheraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Greensboro and 51.6 miles from Cheraw.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Greensboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cheraw.

Stop Ideas Near Biscoe

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

41 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

67 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

70 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 95.14 mi (153.12 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
Cheraw

#2 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.13
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.13 $15.07 $30.13
Mid-grade $4.57 $16.69 $33.38
Premium $4.98 $18.17 $36.33
Diesel $6.23 $22.75 $45.51

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Cheraw. The current time is 12:16:20.

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.