How far is Red Springs, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Red Springs, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
127.62 mi
02h 04m
Flight
93.4 mi
150.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.4 mi
Kilometers
150.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.62 mi
Kilometers
205.38 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Red Springs
Wed, May 13, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Springs
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Greensboro
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Springs
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 Red Springs
54.6 mi
01h 02m
To Greensboro
72.9 mi
01h 02m

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
6 to 9 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 Red Springs and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Springs and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    37 m · 13 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Red Spring Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Red Spring Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Red Spring Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Spring Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Red Springs Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Red Spring Highway

    2800 ft · 52 sec · Red Spring Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Palmer Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Palmer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Palmer Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Palmer Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Road

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Aberdeen Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Poindexter Street

    1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1483 ft · 26 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West South Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · West South Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    16.9 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

  14. 14

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

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

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

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Springs 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
52.8 mi · 41%
NC 211 Highway
16.9 mi · 13%
Aberdeen Road
15.4 mi · 12%
West South Street
6.82 mi · 5%
Red Spring Highway
4.54 mi · 4%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 2%
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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
93.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candor
01h 02m from Red Springs
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Springs 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 Red Springs to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 54.6 miles from Red Springs and 72.9 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Springs and Mostly 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 Red Springs and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 93.4 mi (150.31 km).

Red Springs

#1 Red Springs

City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,237
Coordinates34.8151600, -79.1830900
Altitude62
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: 4th Avenue (-79.183087, 34.815169)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $17.82
Round trip
$35.65
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.82 $35.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $4.78 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.62 $25.31 $50.62

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 Red Springs and Greensboro. The current time is 21:42:11.

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.