How far is Holly Ridge, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Holly Ridge, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
203.3 mi
03h 21m
Flight
166.71 mi
268.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.71 mi
Kilometers
268.29 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.3 mi
Kilometers
327.18 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sat, May 30, 4:11 PM EDT
Return by in Holly Ridge
Sat, May 30, 7:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Ridge
2026-05-30T12:50
Arrive Greensboro
Sat, May 30, 4:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Ridge
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 Holly Ridge
101.7 mi
01h 40m
To Greensboro
101.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Holly Ridge Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Saturday
Using Ogden as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Ridge and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilmington Highway

    30 m · 9 sec · Wilmington Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Road

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Ocean Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Maple Hill Road North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Maple Hill Road North

  5. 5

    Continue on Sycamore Springs Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sycamore Springs Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cypress Creek Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Cypress Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto D S Williams Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
153 mi · 75%
Ocean Road
17.3 mi · 9%
Cypress Creek Road
12.4 mi · 6%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 2%
Old Maple Hill Road North
1.42 mi · 1%
Sycamore Springs Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Keep slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 40m from Holly Ridge
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holly Ridge and Mostly Cloudy near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Ridge to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 101.7 miles from Holly Ridge and 101.6 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holly Ridge and Mostly Cloudy near Greensboro.

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 Holly Ridge and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 166.71 mi (268.29 km).

Holly Ridge

#1 Holly Ridge

City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,092
Coordinates34.4954400, -77.5549700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Greensboro

#2 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
Start: US 17 (-77.554826, 34.495299)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.80
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.40 $56.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.76 $63.51
Premium $4.78 $34.26 $68.52
Diesel $5.62 $40.32 $80.65

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Ridge and Greensboro. The current time is 12:50:09.

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.