How far is Maxton, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Maxton, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.56 mi
01h 53m
Flight
95.72 mi
154.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.72 mi
Kilometers
154.05 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.56 mi
Kilometers
187.59 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Maxton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maxton
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maxton
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
Candor
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Maxton
58.2 mi
00h 56m
To Greensboro
58.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Patterson

    58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    3068 ft · 52 sec · West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Dr M L King Drive

    112 m · 6 sec · West Dr M L King Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Dr M L King Jr Drive

    693 ft · 12 sec · West Dr M L King Jr Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Highway

    3033 ft · 51 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maxton 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
75.4 mi · 65%
Andrew Jackson Highway
19.2 mi · 16%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 9%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 3%
US 1
0.76 mi · 1%
West Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

57.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candor
00h 56m from Maxton
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maxton and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Candor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Maxton and 58.3 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maxton and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Candor

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

74 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

77 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maxton and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 95.72 mi (154.05 km).

Maxton

#1 Maxton

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,332
Coordinates34.7351600, -79.3489300
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: South Patterson (-79.349445, 34.735323)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $16.28
Round trip
$32.56
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.28 $32.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.78 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.62 $23.11 $46.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maxton and Greensboro. The current time is 00:19:16.

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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.