How far is Greensboro, NC from Warsaw, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Warsaw, NC is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
147.33 mi
02h 52m
Flight
121.01 mi
194.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.01 mi
Kilometers
194.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.33 mi
Kilometers
237.11 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Sat, May 2, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Sat, May 2, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-02T05:43
Arrive Warsaw
Sat, May 2, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Cary
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
73.6 mi
01h 26m
To Warsaw
73.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
Warsaw Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Goldsboro as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Warsaw.

  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

    51.2 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw

    1404 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
125 mi · 85%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
13.4 mi · 9%
East Gate City Boulevard
2.72 mi · 2%
SR 42
1.74 mi · 1%
West Market Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Bennett Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

51.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cary
01h 26m from Greensboro
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Greensboro and Rain Showers Likely near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Warsaw?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Cary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Greensboro and 73.7 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Greensboro and Rain Showers Likely near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Cary

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 Cary and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 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 7.1 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 3.6 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 Cary.

RAIL

Cary

211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

7 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

12 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

26 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 121.01 mi (194.75 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
Warsaw

#2 Warsaw

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,084
Coordinates34.9993300, -78.0911000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Warsaw (-78.0911, 34.99933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.19
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.60 $41.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.03 $46.06
Premium $4.78 $24.85 $49.69
Diesel $5.62 $29.24 $58.49

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Warsaw. The current time is 05:43:07.

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.