How far is Richlands, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Richlands, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
182.94 mi
02h 57m
Flight
150.09 mi
241.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.09 mi
Kilometers
241.55 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.94 mi
Kilometers
294.41 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Richlands
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richlands
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richlands
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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Richlands
91.3 mi
01h 28m
To Greensboro
91.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richlands Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Piney Green as the closest live forecast in the Onslow County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wilmington Street

    58 m · 10 sec · South Wilmington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Franck Street

    2301 ft · 57 sec · West Franck Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Beulaville Highway

    20.8 mi · 30 min · Beulaville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
155 mi · 85%
Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi · 11%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 2%
Richlands Highway
2.19 mi · 1%
South Eugene Street
0.56 mi
West Franck Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Keep slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 39m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
01h 28m from Richlands
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny 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 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Richlands and 91.6 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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 Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richlands and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 150.09 mi (241.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Richlands

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population1,689
Coordinates34.8993300, -77.5466300
Altitude18
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: South Wilmington Street (-77.546669, 34.899349)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.59 $51.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.61 $57.22
Premium $4.78 $30.87 $61.73
Diesel $5.62 $36.33 $72.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richlands and Greensboro. The current time is 23:01:24.

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.