How far is Roseboro, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Roseboro, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.03 mi
02h 07m
Flight
105.8 mi
170.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.8 mi
Kilometers
170.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.03 mi
Kilometers
188.34 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sun, May 31, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Roseboro
Sun, May 31, 10:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseboro
2026-05-31T06:13
Arrive Greensboro
Sun, May 31, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseboro
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
Sanford
NC

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

From Roseboro
58 mi
01h 03m
To Greensboro
59 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Roseboro Street

    46 m · 11 sec · East Roseboro Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North East Street

    1335 ft · 35 sec · North East Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

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

    128 m · 7 sec · Roseboro Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    119 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Roseboro Highway

    1880 ft · 29 sec · Roseboro Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Autry Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Clinton Road

    15.8 mi · 23 min · Clinton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Rowan Street

    1 km · 1 min · Rowan Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Davie Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East McGee Street

    547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseboro 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 37%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 18%
Clinton Road
15.8 mi · 14%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 10%
Murchison Road
8.59 mi · 7%
Autry Highway
4.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 03m from Roseboro
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roseboro and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Roseboro and 59 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roseboro and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseboro and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 105.8 mi (170.27 km).

Roseboro

#1 Roseboro

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

Population1,183
Coordinates34.9529500, -78.5086200
Altitude39
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: East Roseboro Street (-78.508732, 34.95322)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.63 L · about $16.36
Round trip
$32.72
8.26 gal · 31.26 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.36 $32.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.78 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $5.62 $23.23 $46.45

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseboro and Greensboro. The current time is 06:13:54.

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.