How far is Greensboro, NC from Long View, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Long View, NC is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
158.74 mi
03h 35m
Flight
142.21 mi
228.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.21 mi
Kilometers
228.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.74 mi
Kilometers
255.46 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long View
Fri, May 22, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Fri, May 22, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-21T21:35
Arrive Long View
Fri, May 22, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:48 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 Lake
NC

Borough of New Jersey

From Greensboro
79.4 mi
01h 47m
To Long View
79.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NE
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Long View.

  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 3 toward West McGee Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    728 ft · 17 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Davie Street

    38 m · 3 sec · South Davie Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rowan Street

    1 km · 2 min · Rowan Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grove Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grove Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Creek Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Cedar Creek Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cedar Creek Road

    23.7 mi · 33 min · Cedar Creek Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Poplar Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    25.7 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 421
47.6 mi · 30%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 26%
Cedar Creek Road
34.6 mi · 22%
North Poplar Street
4.08 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.16 mi · 1%
Grove Street
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Lake
01h 47m from Greensboro
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greensboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Long View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Long View?

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 79.4 miles from Greensboro and 79.3 miles from Long View.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greensboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Long View.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

15 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

38 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

71 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Hamlet

73 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Long View. Straight-line distance: 142.21 mi (228.86 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
Long View

#2 Long View

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,951
Coordinates34.4751700, -78.2022200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Long View (-78.20222, 34.47517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $22.18
Round trip
$44.36
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.18 $44.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.80 $49.60
Premium $4.78 $26.76 $53.51
Diesel $5.62 $31.49 $62.99

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Long View. The current time is 21:35:20.

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.