How far is Greensboro, NC from Hamlet, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Hamlet, NC is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
89.3 mi
01h 45m
Flight
82.25 mi
132.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.25 mi
Kilometers
132.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.3 mi
Kilometers
143.72 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamlet
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-23T03:35
Arrive Hamlet
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Star
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
44.7 mi
00h 52m
To Hamlet
44.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Hamlet Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Raleigh Street

    142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    944 ft · 23 sec · Spring Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
75 mi · 84%
US 220 South
4.77 mi · 5%
Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi · 4%
Freeman Mill Road
2.69 mi · 3%
West Broad Avenue
2.54 mi · 3%
West McGee Street
0.28 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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star
00h 52m from Greensboro
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Hamlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Greensboro and 44.6 miles from Hamlet.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Hamlet.

Stop Ideas Near Star

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

44 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

63 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

65 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Hamlet. Straight-line distance: 82.25 mi (132.37 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
Hamlet

#2 Hamlet

Small settlement in a rural area

Population6,356
Coordinates34.8848800, -79.6942200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Hamlet (-79.69422, 34.88488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $12.48
Round trip
$24.95
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.48 $24.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.78 $15.05 $30.10
Diesel $5.62 $17.72 $35.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Hamlet. The current time is 03:35:50.

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.