How far is Greensboro, NC from Sneads Ferry, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Sneads Ferry, NC is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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
212.24 mi
04h 20m
Flight
171.04 mi
275.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.04 mi
Kilometers
275.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.24 mi
Kilometers
341.57 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneads Ferry
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Sneads Ferry
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
106.1 mi
02h 10m
To Sneads Ferry
106.1 mi
02h 10m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Sneads Ferry.

  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

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn right onto D S Williams Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Wilmington Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Rifle Range Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Rifle Range Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

  27. 27

    Continue on NC Highway 210

    1.4 km · 2 min · NC Highway 210

  28. 28

    Turn left onto NC Highway 172

    1.5 km · 2 min · NC Highway 172

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Club Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
134 mi · 63%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
13.4 mi · 6%
Wilmington Highway
11.4 mi · 5%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 3%
Richlands Highway
6.19 mi · 3%
Hallsville Road
4.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

59.6 mi · 01h 04m

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
02h 10m from Greensboro
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Sneads Ferry?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Greensboro and 106.1 miles from Sneads Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Greensboro is Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Sneads Ferry. Straight-line distance: 171.04 mi (275.27 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
Sneads Ferry

#2 Sneads Ferry

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population2,646
Coordinates34.5526700, -77.3971800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Sneads Ferry (-77.39718, 34.55267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.35 L · about $29.67
Round trip
$59.34
14.98 gal · 56.7 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.67 $59.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.17 $66.35
Premium $4.78 $35.79 $71.57
Diesel $5.62 $42.12 $84.25

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 Sneads Ferry. The current time is 02:48:22.

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.