How far is Greensboro, NC from Northchase, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Northchase, NC is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Northchase.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Northchase.
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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
101.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Castle Hayne, Hampstead
1243 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Holly Shelter Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Holly Shelter Road
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Turn left onto Castle Hayne Road
2038 ft · 40 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North College Road
116 m · 6 sec · North College Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North College Road
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Turn left onto Trademark Drive
780 ft · 36 sec · Trademark Drive
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Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
664 ft · 31 sec · Enterprise Drive
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Turn right onto North Chase Apartments
719 ft · 32 sec · North Chase Apartments
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chase Apartments
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Northchase.
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
101 mi · 01h 49m
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 Northchase.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Northchase?
The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Greensboro and 99.8 miles from Northchase.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.93 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Northchase.
Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Dunn Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Oaks.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Goldsboro, NC
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Northchase. Straight-line distance: 162.95 mi (262.24 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 Northchase
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.3078200, -77.8774900 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Northchase (-77.87749, 34.30782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.93 | $55.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.22 | $62.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
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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