How far is Skippers Corner, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Skippers Corner, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160 miles (257.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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 04m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skippers Corner and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skippers Corner and Greensboro.
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Start on the route
22 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Castle Hayne Road
934 ft · 19 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Castle Hayne Road
107 m · 6 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hayne Road
2080 ft · 45 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Turn right onto Holly Shelter Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Holly Shelter Road
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Take the ramp right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
101.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 6
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Eugene Street
2954 ft · 1 min · South Eugene Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
585 ft · 25 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 Skippers Corner and Greensboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
101 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Skippers Corner 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 Skippers Corner to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Skippers Corner and 98.7 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160 miles (257.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Skippers Corner and Mostly Clear near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Oaks.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Goldsboro, NC
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skippers Corner and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 160.02 mi (257.53 km).
#1 Skippers Corner
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,785 |
| Coordinates | 34.3460000, -77.9024900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.83 | $61.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.25 | $66.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.14 | $78.29 |
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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