How far is Kenly, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Kenly, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
120.3 mi
02h 00m
Flight
99.05 mi
159.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.05 mi
Kilometers
159.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.3 mi
Kilometers
193.61 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sun, May 3, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Kenly
Sun, May 3, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenly
2026-05-03T04:56
Arrive Greensboro
Sun, May 3, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenly
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
Morrisville
NC

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

From Kenly
60 mi
01h 00m
To Greensboro
60.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    3225 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro

    1970 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
95.4 mi · 79%
North Church Street
11 mi · 9%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 3%
South Eugene Street
0.56 mi
US 70
0.37 mi
NC 6
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 35m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
01h 00m from Kenly
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kenly and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Kenly and 60.3 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kenly and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Morrisville

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 Morrisville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 5.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 5.9 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 9.1 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
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.

RAIL

Cary

6 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

11 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

17 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

21 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenly and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 99.05 mi (159.4 km).

Kenly

#1 Kenly

Town of the United States

Population1,624
Coordinates35.5962700, -78.1241600
Altitude59
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: (-78.124135, 35.596281)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $16.83
Round trip
$33.67
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.83 $33.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.82 $37.65
Premium $4.78 $20.31 $40.61
Diesel $5.62 $23.90 $47.80

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenly and Greensboro. The current time is 04:56:18.

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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.