How far is Greensboro, NC from Clinton, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Clinton, NC is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Clinton.
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Start on West Market Street
40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Greene Street
1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West McGee Street
45 m · 3 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
728 ft · 17 sec · West McGee Street
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Continue on South Davie Street
38 m · 3 sec · South Davie Street
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Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.2 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421
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Continue straight
44 mi · 54 min
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Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Lillington
17.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
1192 ft · 34 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Killiegrey Street
122 m · 12 sec · West Killiegrey Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Titan Roberts Road
5 mi · 7 min · Titan Roberts Road
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Turn left onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Old Cut Off Road
1459 ft · 37 sec · Old Cut Off Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Iris Bryant Road
88 m · 7 sec · Iris Bryant Road
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Continue on Antioch Church Road
3038 ft · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dorman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road
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Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on Long Branch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Branch Road
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Turn straight onto Pope Road
1208 ft · 19 sec · Pope Road
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Continue on North Spring Branch Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road
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Turn left onto Green Path Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Green Path Road
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Turn right onto Plain View Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Plain View Highway
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Continue on Spiveys Corner Highway
15.8 mi · 22 min · Spiveys Corner Highway
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Turn left onto McKoy Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · McKoy Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
101 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Clinton?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Greensboro and 61.8 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanford.
Southern Pines
Cary
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 111.05 mi (178.71 km).
#1 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Clinton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9979500, -78.3233300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-78.32333, 34.99795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.32 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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