How far is Richlands, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Richlands, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richlands and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richlands and Greensboro.
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Start on Byrd Creek Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Byrd Creek Road
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Turn right onto Pigeon Roost Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pigeon Roost Road
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South NC Highway 226
6.5 mi · 9 min · South NC Highway 226
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Altapass Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Altapass Highway
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Turn left onto Peppers Creek Road
705 ft · 24 sec · Peppers Creek Road
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Continue on Peppers Creek Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Peppers Creek Road
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Turn right
15.3 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit left
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
124.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road
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Continue on South Edgeworth Street
1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1233 ft · 40 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 Richlands 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.
Peppers Creek Road
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Richlands and Mostly Clear near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richlands to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Richlands and 89.6 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Richlands and Mostly Clear near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Conover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Conover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richlands and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 140.85 mi (226.67 km).
#1 Richlands
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,718 |
| Coordinates | 36.0865000, -82.3143000 |
| Altitude | 1056 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.67 | $61.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.11 | $72.21 |
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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