How far is Greensboro, NC from Leland, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Leland, NC is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Leland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Leland.
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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)
12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
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Continue straight
28.9 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Filter Plant Drive
1154 ft · 32 sec · Filter Plant Drive
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Continue on Ames Street
1192 ft · 43 sec · Ames Street
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Turn left onto Bragg Boulevard
1909 ft · 46 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 401 Business South, NC 87 South
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
34.1 mi · 47 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Continue straight
38.1 mi · 50 min
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Merge slight right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Lanvale Road Northeast
681 ft · 17 sec · Lanvale Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Village Road Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Village Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road Northeast
83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Post Office Road Northeast
86 m · 12 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Leland.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Greensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Leland?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Greensboro and 87.7 miles from Leland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leland.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake
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 Spring Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Leland. Straight-line distance: 159.65 mi (256.93 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 Leland
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,647 |
| Coordinates | 34.2562800, -78.0447100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leland (-78.04471, 34.25628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.96 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.58 | $59.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.81 | $69.63 |
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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