How far is Kure Beach, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Kure Beach, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
221.28 mi
03h 35m
Flight
178.71 mi
287.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.71 mi
Kilometers
287.6 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.28 mi
Kilometers
356.12 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, May 25, 7:06 PM EDT
Return by in Kure Beach
Mon, May 25, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kure Beach
2026-05-25T15:30
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, May 25, 7:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kure Beach
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 Kure Beach
110.5 mi
01h 47m
To Greensboro
110.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kure Beach Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Memorial Day
Using Carolina Beach as the closest live forecast in the New Hanover County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kure Beach and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Fort Fisher Boulevard South

    525 ft · 15 sec · Fort Fisher Boulevard South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue K

    2810 ft · 1 min · Avenue K

  3. 3

    Continue on Dow Road South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Dow Road South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Lake Park Boulevard

    2087 ft · 52 sec · North Lake Park Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Carolina Beach Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Carolina Beach Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South College Road

    9.3 mi · 16 min · South College Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 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 Kure Beach and Greensboro.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
197 mi · 89%
South College Road
9.34 mi · 4%
Carolina Beach Road
6.11 mi · 3%
Dow Road South
3.45 mi · 2%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 2%
South Eugene Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

107 mi · 01h 55m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
178.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 47m from Kure Beach
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kure Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kure Beach to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.1 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Kure Beach and 110.8 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kure Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Kure Beach and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 178.71 mi (287.6 km).

Kure Beach

#1 Kure Beach

City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,077
Coordinates33.9968400, -77.9072100
Altitude4
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: Fort Fisher Boulevard South (-77.907126, 33.996821)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.56 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.87
15.62 gal · 59.12 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.94 $61.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.59 $69.18
Premium $4.78 $37.32 $74.63
Diesel $5.62 $43.92 $87.85

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kure Beach and Greensboro. The current time is 15:30:38.

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.