How far is Greensboro, NC from Hertford, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Hertford, NC is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.8 miles (299 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
226.05 mi
04h 26m
Flight
185.77 mi
298.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.77 mi
Kilometers
298.97 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.05 mi
Kilometers
363.8 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hertford
Tue, Jun 2, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Tue, Jun 2, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-06-02T04:01
Arrive Hertford
Tue, Jun 2, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Spring Hope
NC

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

From Greensboro
112.9 mi
02h 13m
To Hertford
113.2 mi
02h 13m

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
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    80 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    40 mi · 50 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Grubb Street

    55 m · 4 sec · West Grubb Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grubb Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
144 mi · 64%
I 40 East
64.7 mi · 29%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 4%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 1%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 1%
South Church Street
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left

80 mi · 01h 27m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
185.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hope
02h 13m from Greensboro
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Hertford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Spring Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.9 miles from Greensboro and 113.2 miles from Hertford.

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

The direct path is about 185.8 miles (299 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.61 one way or $63.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Hope

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

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

28 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

31 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

52 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Hertford. Straight-line distance: 185.77 mi (298.97 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
Hertford

#2 Hertford

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,143
Coordinates36.1901600, -76.4660500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Hertford (-76.46605, 36.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.2 L · about $31.61
Round trip
$63.22
15.96 gal · 60.4 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.61 $63.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.34 $70.69
Premium $4.78 $38.13 $76.26
Diesel $5.62 $44.88 $89.76

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 Hertford. The current time is 04:01:48.

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.