How far is Greensboro, NC from Lincolnton, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Lincolnton, NC is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Davie 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 Lincolnton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Lincolnton.
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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 1 toward West McGee Street
5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street
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Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
73.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Barn Road
767 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Rockbarn Road
152 m · 9 sec · Rockbarn Road
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Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast
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Continue on Rockbarn Road
2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road
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Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast
2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rome Jones Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rome Jones Road
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Continue on Sigmon Dairy Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Maiden Road
2657 ft · 55 sec · West Maiden Road
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Turn left onto Startown Road
1541 ft · 30 sec · Startown Road
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Take the ramp left
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27, NC 150: Lincolnton
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Laurel Street
542 ft · 24 sec · North Laurel Street
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
945 ft · 26 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Lincolnton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
73.4 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Lincolnton?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 55.1 miles from Greensboro and 55.2 miles from Lincolnton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.
Stop Ideas Near Mocksville
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 Mocksville.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 91.84 mi (147.8 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 Lincolnton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 11,522 |
| Coordinates | 35.4737500, -81.2545300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincolnton (-81.25453, 35.47375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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