How far is Greensboro, NC from Hudson, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Hudson, NC is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
111.62 mi
02h 15m
Flight
96.54 mi
155.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.54 mi
Kilometers
155.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.62 mi
Kilometers
179.64 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Mocksville
NC

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

From Greensboro
55.7 mi
01h 07m
To Hudson
55.9 mi
01h 07m

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
83°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 Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    83 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321 North: Lenoir

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Mountain Road

    2306 ft · 48 sec · Pine Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cedar Valley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1211 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    23 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
94.7 mi · 85%
US 321 North
12.2 mi · 11%
Freeman Mill Road
2.53 mi · 2%
Cedar Valley Road
0.71 mi · 1%
Pine Mountain Road
0.44 mi
West McGee Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

83 mi · 01h 34m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
01h 07m from Greensboro
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Greensboro and 55.9 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mocksville

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

36 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

37 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 96.54 mi (155.37 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
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in North Carolina

Population3,703
Coordinates35.8484600, -81.4959300
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Hudson (-81.49593, 35.84846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.61 $31.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.45 $34.90
Premium $4.78 $18.83 $37.65
Diesel $5.62 $22.16 $44.32

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 Hudson. The current time is 02:35:51.

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.