How far is Lumberton, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Lumberton, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
142.4 mi
02h 13m
Flight
109.71 mi
176.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.71 mi
Kilometers
176.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.4 mi
Kilometers
229.17 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Tue, Apr 28, 2:26 PM EDT
Return by in Lumberton
Tue, Apr 28, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumberton
2026-04-28T12:13
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, Apr 28, 2:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumberton
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
Sanford
NC

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

From Lumberton
62.8 mi
01h 06m
To Greensboro
79.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Water Street

    1063 ft · 20 sec · North Water Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street

    67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Carthage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Capuano Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    653 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield

    5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Eastern Boulevard

    98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    92 m · 6 sec · Hay Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  22. 22

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South Davie Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East McGee Street

    547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lumberton 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 31%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 15%
Capuano Street
20.8 mi · 15%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 9%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 6%
I 95 Business North
7.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 06m from Lumberton
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lumberton and Partly Cloudy near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Lumberton and 79.5 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lumberton and Partly Cloudy near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 109.71 mi (176.56 km).

Lumberton

#1 Lumberton

County seat in North Carolina

Population20,239
Coordinates34.6183400, -79.0104500
Altitude39
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: North Water Street (-79.010293, 34.618338)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.77
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.88 $39.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.23 $44.47
Premium $4.78 $23.99 $47.97
Diesel $5.62 $28.23 $56.46

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumberton and Greensboro. The current time is 12:13:05.

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.