How far is Greensboro, NC from Ogden, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Ogden, NC is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
204.06 mi
03h 52m
Flight
167.01 mi
268.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.01 mi
Kilometers
268.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.06 mi
Kilometers
328.41 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ogden
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-18T00:28
Arrive Ogden
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
102 mi
01h 56m
To Ogden
102 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Ogden.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dudley Street

    890 ft · 27 sec · South Dudley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bennett Street

    1573 ft · 42 sec · Bennett Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 117 North, NC 132 North

    1510 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gordon Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Gordon Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
181 mi · 89%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
13.4 mi · 7%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 1%
Gordon Road
2.56 mi · 1%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 56m from Greensboro
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Ogden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Ogden?

The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 102 miles from Greensboro and 102 miles from Ogden.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Ogden.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Ogden. Straight-line distance: 167.01 mi (268.77 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
Ogden

#2 Ogden

Place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,766
Coordinates34.2723900, -77.8185900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Ogden (-77.81859, 34.27239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.26 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
14.4 gal · 54.52 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.52 $57.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.89 $63.78
Premium $4.78 $34.40 $68.80
Diesel $5.62 $40.49 $80.99

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Ogden. The current time is 00:28:01.

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.