How far is Hudson, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Hudson, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.56 mi
01h 52m
Flight
96.54 mi
155.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.54 mi
Kilometers
155.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.56 mi
Kilometers
181.14 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Mocksville
NC

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

From Hudson
55.8 mi
00h 56m
To Greensboro
56.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Main Street

    1286 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Valley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pine Mountain Road

    2254 ft · 47 sec · Pine Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hickory Boulevard

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Hickory Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clement Boulevard Northwest

    159 m · 17 sec · Clement Boulevard Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Lenoir Road

    2439 ft · 53 sec · Old Lenoir Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 11th Street Northwest

    891 ft · 18 sec · 11th Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    1638 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    837 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    797 ft · 25 sec · 4th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
87.8 mi · 78%
Hickory Boulevard
9.17 mi · 8%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 6%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 3%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.88 mi · 1%
Cedar Valley Road
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

Merge slight left

86.2 mi · 01h 38m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
00h 56m from Hudson
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Hudson and 56.7 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Mocksville

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

36 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

37 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 96.54 mi (155.37 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in North Carolina

Population3,703
Coordinates35.8484600, -81.4959300
Altitude384
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: Central Street (-81.495954, 35.848447)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.03 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
7.94 gal · 30.06 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.58 $35.17
Premium $4.78 $18.97 $37.94
Diesel $5.62 $22.33 $44.65

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Greensboro. The current time is 01:09:44.

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.