How far is Princeton, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Princeton, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Greensboro.
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Start on South Pine Street
7 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Edwards Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Edwards Street
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 6
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Eugene Street
2954 ft · 1 min · 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 Princeton and Greensboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Princeton and Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Princeton and 59.3 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Princeton and Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 100.61 mi (161.91 km).
#1 Princeton
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,425 |
| Coordinates | 35.4659900, -78.1605500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.92 | $39.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
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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