How far is Greensboro, NC from Robersonville, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Robersonville, NC is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
166.47 mi
03h 13m
Flight
143.25 mi
230.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.25 mi
Kilometers
230.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.47 mi
Kilometers
267.91 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robersonville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Tue, Jun 2, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-06-01T20:18
Arrive Robersonville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Knightdale
NC

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

From Greensboro
83.1 mi
01h 36m
To Robersonville
83.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1625 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Academy Street

    556 ft · 14 sec · East Academy Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Grimes Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · North Grimes Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast Railroad Street

    797 ft · 35 sec · Southeast Railroad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
84 mi · 50%
I 40 East
64.7 mi · 39%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 6%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 2%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 2%
West Market Street
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left

66.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knightdale
01h 36m from Greensboro
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Greensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Robersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Greensboro and 83.3 miles from Robersonville.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Greensboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Robersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Knightdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Knightdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 11.5 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

15 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

27 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

34 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Robersonville. Straight-line distance: 143.25 mi (230.54 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
Robersonville

#2 Robersonville

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

Population1,322
Coordinates35.8251600, -77.2491300
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Robersonville (-77.24913, 35.82516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.24 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.58
11.76 gal · 44.48 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.29 $46.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.04 $52.09
Premium $4.78 $28.09 $56.19
Diesel $5.62 $33.07 $66.14

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Robersonville. The current time is 20:18:34.

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.