How far is Greensboro, NC from Myrtle Grove, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Myrtle Grove, NC is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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 04h 03m.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Myrtle Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Myrtle Grove.
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Start on West Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Dudley Street
890 ft · 27 sec · South Dudley Street
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Continue on Bennett Street
1573 ft · 42 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Gate City Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
1413 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Continue on North College Road
9.4 mi · 16 min · North College Road
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Turn left onto Piner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Piner Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Piner Road
86 m · 5 sec · Piner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Piner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Myrtle Grove.
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 East
Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
107 mi · 01h 55m
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 Sunny near Myrtle Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Myrtle Grove?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Greensboro and 105.3 miles from Myrtle Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.47 one way or $58.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Myrtle Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Myrtle Grove. Straight-line distance: 172.01 mi (276.82 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 Myrtle Grove
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 8,875 |
| Coordinates | 34.1346200, -77.8816500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Myrtle Grove (-77.88165, 34.13462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.84 | $83.69 |
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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