How far is Lincolnton, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Lincolnton, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.63 mi
01h 57m
Flight
91.84 mi
147.8 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lincolnton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.84 mi
Kilometers
147.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.63 mi
Kilometers
190.91 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Lincolnton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnton
2026-04-17T04:44
Arrive Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnton
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 Lincolnton
54.9 mi
00h 58m
To Greensboro
63.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    2488 ft · 1 min · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Grove Street

    2233 ft · 53 sec · North Grove Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Reepsville Road

    1178 ft · 30 sec · Reepsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Startown Road

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Startown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Maiden Road

    2657 ft · 55 sec · West Maiden Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sigmon Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sigmon Dairy Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rome Jones Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Rome Jones Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Conover Boulevard West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Conover Boulevard West

  10. 10

    Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast

    2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockbarn Road

    2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right

    104 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    846 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  16. 16

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

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnton 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Barn Road Northeast
79.6 mi · 67%
Startown Road
8.72 mi · 7%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 6%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 3%
Rome Jones Road
2 mi · 2%
Conover Boulevard West
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rock Barn Road Northeast

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 29m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
91.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
00h 58m from Lincolnton
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincolnton and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 54.9 miles from Lincolnton and 63.7 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.60 one way or $33.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 91.84 mi (147.8 km).

Lincolnton

#1 Lincolnton

County seat in North Carolina

Population11,522
Coordinates35.4737500, -81.2545300
Altitude254
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: East Pine Street (-81.254525, 35.47374)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $16.60
Round trip
$33.19
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.60 $33.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.56 $37.12
Premium $4.78 $20.02 $40.04
Diesel $5.62 $23.56 $47.13

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnton and Greensboro. The current time is 04:44:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.