How far is Greensboro, NC from Scotland Neck, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Scotland Neck, NC is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.23 mi
03h 20m
Flight
132.46 mi
213.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.46 mi
Kilometers
213.17 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.23 mi
Kilometers
262.69 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scotland Neck
Tue, Jun 2, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Tue, Jun 2, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-06-01T22:08
Arrive Scotland Neck
Tue, Jun 2, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
Raleigh
NC

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

From Greensboro
81.5 mi
01h 40m
To Scotland Neck
81.7 mi
01h 40m

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
56°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Scotland Neck.

  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

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    619 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Watson Seed Farm Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Watson Seed Farm Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Moore Farm Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Moore Farm Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Whitaker Street

    1862 ft · 45 sec · Whitaker Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Continue on East 12th Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East 12th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Roanoke Street

    143 m · 17 sec · Roanoke Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    19 m · 3 sec · East 11th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
64.7 mi · 40%
I 87 North
44.6 mi · 27%
Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi · 7%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 6%
Watson Seed Farm Road
7.52 mi · 5%
I 95 North
7.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raleigh
01h 40m from Greensboro
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Greensboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Scotland Neck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Scotland Neck?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Greensboro and 81.7 miles from Scotland Neck.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Greensboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Scotland Neck.

Stop Ideas Near Raleigh

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 Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 10.8 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
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 11.6 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

1 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

7 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

13 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

35 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Scotland Neck. Straight-line distance: 132.46 mi (213.17 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
Scotland Neck

#2 Scotland Neck

Town in North Carolina (United States)

Population1,810
Coordinates36.1296000, -77.4202500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Scotland Neck (-77.42025, 36.1296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.63
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.82 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.78 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.62 $32.39 $64.79

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 Scotland Neck. The current time is 22:08:05.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.