How far is Greensboro, NC from Raeford, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Raeford, NC is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 08m.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Raeford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Raeford.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Continue on Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
17.7 mi · 19 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Merge slight right
35 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
2052 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left
17.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North
6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North
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Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 30 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1215 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Edinborough Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Raeford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
Merge slight right
35 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Raeford?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Greensboro and 48.8 miles from Raeford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.
Stop Ideas Near Star
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 Star.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Lexington
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Raeford. Straight-line distance: 81.9 mi (131.81 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 Raeford
City in North Carolina
| Population | 4,956 |
| Coordinates | 34.9810000, -79.2242000 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raeford (-79.2242, 34.981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.40 | $38.81 |
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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