How far is Greensboro, NC from Saint Pauls, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Saint Pauls, NC is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
112 mi
02h 28m
Flight
98.93 mi
159.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.93 mi
Kilometers
159.21 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112 mi
Kilometers
180.24 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Pauls
Sun, May 31, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Sun, May 31, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-31T05:34
Arrive Saint Pauls
Sun, May 31, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Sanford
NC

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

From Greensboro
56 mi
01h 14m
To Saint Pauls
56 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Saint Pauls.

  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 3 toward West McGee Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    728 ft · 17 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Davie Street

    38 m · 3 sec · South Davie Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Filter Plant Drive

    1154 ft · 32 sec · Filter Plant Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Ames Street

    1192 ft · 43 sec · Ames Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bragg Boulevard

    1909 ft · 46 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward US 401 Business South, NC 87 South

    785 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Gillespie Street, Downtown

    1406 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Gillespie Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gillespie Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Eastern Boulevard

    147 m · 9 sec · South Eastern Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Gillespie Street

    2879 ft · 39 sec · Gillespie Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Saint Pauls

    1072 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    838 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Armfield Street

    1399 ft · 53 sec · West Armfield Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    118 m · 19 sec · North 1st Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    38 m · 4 sec · East Broad Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 421
47.6 mi · 43%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
41.3 mi · 37%
Gillespie Street
15.2 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.16 mi · 2%
US 301
2.11 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 14m from Greensboro
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Saint Pauls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Saint Pauls?

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 56 miles from Greensboro and 56 miles from Saint Pauls.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Saint Pauls.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Saint Pauls. Straight-line distance: 98.93 mi (159.21 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
Saint Pauls

#2 Saint Pauls

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,290
Coordinates34.8065500, -78.9711400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Saint Pauls (-78.97114, 34.80655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.29
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.65 $31.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.49 $34.99
Premium $4.78 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $5.62 $22.21 $44.43

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

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Saint Pauls. The current time is 05:34:48.

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.