How far is Leland, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Leland, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leland and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland and Greensboro.
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Start on Post Office Road Northeast
86 m · 14 sec · Post Office Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road Northeast
83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Village Road
944 ft · 19 sec · Village Road
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Turn right onto Leland School Road Northeast
1 km · 1 min · Leland School Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Misery Road Northeast
1692 ft · 27 sec · Mount Misery Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
72.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
689 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1104 ft · 29 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on South Davie Street
531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street
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Continue on East McGee Street
547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street
22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street
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Turn right onto South Eugene Street
1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leland and Greensboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Take the exit slight right
72.2 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leland and Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leland to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Spring Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Leland and 91.8 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 10:40 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leland and Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 159.65 mi (256.93 km).
#1 Leland
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,647 |
| Coordinates | 34.2562800, -78.0447100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 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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