How far is Greensboro, NC from Roseboro, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Roseboro, NC is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Roseboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Roseboro.
-
1
Start on West Market Street
40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Greene Street
1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street
-
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West McGee Street
45 m · 3 sec · West McGee Street
-
4
Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
728 ft · 17 sec · West McGee Street
-
5
Continue on South Davie Street
38 m · 3 sec · South Davie Street
-
6
Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.2 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
-
7
Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421
-
8
Continue straight
44 mi · 54 min
-
9
Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
-
10
Continue straight
29.5 mi · 44 min
-
11
Turn left onto Rowan Street
1 km · 2 min · Rowan Street
-
12
Continue on Grove Street
14 mi · 20 min · Grove Street
-
13
Continue on Autry Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Autry Highway
-
14
Continue on Autry Hwy
1.5 mi · 2 min · Autry Hwy
-
15
Continue on Roseboro Highway
1049 ft · 18 sec · Roseboro Highway
-
16
Turn right onto West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
-
17
Turn right onto North East Street
1335 ft · 40 sec · North East Street
-
18
Turn left onto East Roseboro Street
46 m · 7 sec · East Roseboro Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Roseboro Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Roseboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old US Highway 421
Continue straight
44 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Partly Sunny near Roseboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Roseboro?
The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Greensboro and 57.8 miles from Roseboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.16 one way or $32.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greensboro and Partly Sunny near Roseboro.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
Southern Pines
Cary
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Roseboro. Straight-line distance: 105.8 mi (170.27 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 Roseboro
City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 34.9529500, -78.5086200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roseboro (-78.50862, 34.95295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.95 | $45.89 |
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 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.