How far is Greensboro, NC from Red Springs, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Red Springs, NC is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.54 mi
02h 25m
Flight
93.4 mi
150.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.4 mi
Kilometers
150.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.54 mi
Kilometers
176.29 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Springs
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-12T22:28
Arrive Red Springs
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Candor
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Greensboro
54.8 mi
01h 12m
To Red Springs
54.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Red Springs.

  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 1 toward West McGee Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    35 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    17.1 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    1343 ft · 30 sec · Poindexter Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    15.4 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Palmer Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Palmer Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Palmer Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Palmer Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Red Spring Highway

    2771 ft · 47 sec · Red Spring Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Red Springs Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Red Spring Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Spring Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Red Spring Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Red Spring Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
53.2 mi · 49%
Beulah Hill Road North
6.82 mi · 6%
Red Spring Highway
6.19 mi · 6%
Freeman Mill Road
2.69 mi · 2%
Red Spring Road
2.55 mi · 2%
Red Springs Road
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
93.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candor
01h 12m from Greensboro
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Red Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Red Springs?

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Candor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Greensboro and 54.7 miles from Red Springs.

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

The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.29 one way or $30.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candor

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

74 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

77 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Red Springs. Straight-line distance: 93.4 mi (150.31 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
Red Springs

#2 Red Springs

City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,237
Coordinates34.8151600, -79.1830900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Red Springs (-79.18309, 34.81516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.63 L · about $15.29
Round trip
$30.58
7.72 gal · 29.26 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.29 $30.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.78 $18.44 $36.89
Diesel $5.62 $21.71 $43.42

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Red Springs. The current time is 22:28:05.

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.