How far is Raeford, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Raeford, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
103.58 mi
01h 52m
Flight
81.9 mi
131.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.9 mi
Kilometers
131.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.58 mi
Kilometers
166.69 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Raeford
Wed, May 13, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raeford
2026-05-12T22:33
Arrive Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raeford
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
Star
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Raeford
48.7 mi
00h 56m
To Greensboro
54.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Edinborough Avenue

    9 m · 9 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1211 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Prospect Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Aberdeen Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Aberdeen Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1483 ft · 26 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West South Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · West South Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    16.9 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

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

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 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 Raeford 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
52.8 mi · 51%
NC 211 Highway
16.9 mi · 16%
Aberdeen Road
15.4 mi · 15%
West South Street
6.82 mi · 7%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 3%
West Prospect Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star
00h 56m from Raeford
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Raeford and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Raeford and 54.9 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $28.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raeford and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Star

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

44 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

63 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

65 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raeford and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 81.9 mi (131.81 km).

Raeford

#1 Raeford

City in North Carolina

Population4,956
Coordinates34.9810000, -79.2242000
Altitude80
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: West Edinborough Avenue (-79.224203, 34.98094)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.84 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$28.99
7.32 gal · 27.68 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.50 $28.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.21 $32.42
Premium $4.78 $17.49 $34.97
Diesel $5.62 $20.58 $41.17

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 Raeford and Greensboro. The current time is 22:33:54.

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.