How far is Navassa, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Navassa, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161 miles (259.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.05 mi
03h 12m
Flight
161 mi
259.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161 mi
Kilometers
259.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.05 mi
Kilometers
286.54 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Navassa
Thu, May 14, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Navassa
2026-05-13T17:40
Arrive Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Navassa
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 Navassa
105.1 mi
01h 36m
To Greensboro
72.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3029 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Old Mill Road Northeast

    826 ft · 38 sec · Old Mill Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Navassa Road

    44 m · 3 sec · North Navassa Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Cedar Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    9.2 mi · 10 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Navassa 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
193 mi · 108%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
9.2 mi · 5%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 2%
Cedar Hill Road
2.06 mi · 1%
I 40 West
0.9 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

103 mi · 01h 51m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
161 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 36m from Navassa
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Navassa and Clear near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 105.1 miles from Navassa and 72.9 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 161 miles (259.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Navassa and Clear 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 Navassa and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 161 mi (259.11 km).

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#1 Navassa

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

Population2,534
Coordinates34.2554500, -78.0074900
Altitude6
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: Main Street (-78.007488, 34.255572)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.78 $30.01 $60.01
Diesel $5.62 $35.32 $70.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Navassa and Greensboro. The current time is 17:40:20.

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.