How far is Greensboro, NC from Skippers Corner, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Skippers Corner, NC is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160 miles (257.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
196.4 mi
03h 43m
Flight
160.02 mi
257.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.02 mi
Kilometers
257.53 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.4 mi
Kilometers
316.08 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skippers Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Skippers Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Four Oaks
NC

Town of the United States

From Greensboro
98.2 mi
01h 51m
To Skippers Corner
98.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Skippers Corner.

  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 left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Castle Hayne, Hampstead

    1243 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Holly Shelter Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Holly Shelter Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Castle Hayne Road

    2038 ft · 40 sec · Castle Hayne Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castle Hayne Road

    81 m · 5 sec · Castle Hayne Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hayne Road

    950 ft · 23 sec · Castle Hayne Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
176 mi · 89%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
13.4 mi · 7%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 1%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 1%
Holly Shelter Road
0.81 mi
West Market Street
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
160 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Oaks
01h 51m from Greensboro
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Skippers Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Skippers Corner?

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Greensboro and 98.2 miles from Skippers Corner.

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

The direct path is about 160 miles (257.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Skippers Corner.

Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks

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 Four Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Oaks.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

46 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Skippers Corner. Straight-line distance: 160.02 mi (257.53 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
Skippers Corner

#2 Skippers Corner

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population2,785
Coordinates34.3460000, -77.9024900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Skippers Corner (-77.90249, 34.346)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.23 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.90
13.86 gal · 52.46 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.45 $54.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.69 $61.39
Premium $4.78 $33.11 $66.22
Diesel $5.62 $38.97 $77.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Skippers Corner. The current time is 00:09:22.

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.