How far is Princeville, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Princeville, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
148.5 mi
02h 19m
Flight
126.98 mi
204.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.98 mi
Kilometers
204.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.5 mi
Kilometers
238.98 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Princeville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princeville
2026-04-19T04:14
Arrive Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princeville
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
West Raleigh
NC

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

From Princeville
71.6 mi
01h 09m
To Greensboro
76.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mutual Boulevard

    925 ft · 22 sec · Mutual Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    27.9 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeville 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mutual Boulevard
56.1 mi · 38%
South Miami Boulevard
54.9 mi · 37%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 10%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 3%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 2%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Miami Boulevard

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Raleigh
01h 09m from Princeville
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Princeville and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

West Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Princeville and 76.9 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Princeville and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near West Raleigh

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 4.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Raleigh.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

2 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

4 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

10 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

32 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princeville and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 126.98 mi (204.35 km).

Princeville

#1 Princeville

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,901
Coordinates35.8896000, -77.5321900
Altitude8
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: Mutual Boulevard (-77.531973, 35.88942)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $20.76
Round trip
$41.51
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.76 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.78 $25.04 $50.07
Diesel $5.62 $29.47 $58.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Princeville and Greensboro. The current time is 04:14:26.

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.