How far is Greensboro, NC from Washington, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Washington, NC is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Washington.
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Start on West Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Dudley Street
890 ft · 27 sec · South Dudley Street
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Continue on Bennett Street
1573 ft · 42 sec · Bennett Street
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Turn left onto East Gate City Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Gate City Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North
1413 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1941 ft · 40 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on Mumford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mumford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pactolus Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Pactolus Highway
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Continue straight
17.8 mi · 24 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Washington?
The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Greensboro and 90.1 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Knightdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Washington. Straight-line distance: 157.75 mi (253.88 km).
#1 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 9,487 |
| Coordinates | 35.5465500, -77.0521700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-77.05217, 35.54655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.12 | $56.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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