How far is Sneads Ferry, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Sneads Ferry, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.54 mi
03h 34m
Flight
171.04 mi
275.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.04 mi
Kilometers
275.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.54 mi
Kilometers
343.66 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Sneads Ferry
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sneads Ferry
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sneads Ferry
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Sneads Ferry
106.3 mi
01h 47m
To Greensboro
107.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Sneads Ferry 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 Sneads Ferry and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sneads Ferry and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Road

    3028 ft · 47 sec · Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Country Club Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Country Club Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto NC Highway 172

    1.5 km · 2 min · NC Highway 172

  4. 4

    Turn right onto NC Highway 210

    1.4 km · 1 min · NC Highway 210

  5. 5

    Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Wilmington Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    2044 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto D S Williams Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 6

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Gate City Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Gate City Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · 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 Sneads Ferry and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
153 mi · 72%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 7%
Wilmington Highway
12.8 mi · 6%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 3%
Richlands Highway
5.02 mi · 2%
Hallsville Road
4.37 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 47m from Sneads Ferry
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sneads Ferry 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 Sneads Ferry to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Sneads Ferry and 107.2 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sneads Ferry and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 171.04 mi (275.27 km).

Sneads Ferry

#1 Sneads Ferry

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population2,646
Coordinates34.5526700, -77.3971800
Altitude8
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: Country Club Road (-77.397239, 34.55267)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.52 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
15.06 gal · 57.04 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.35 $66.70
Premium $4.78 $35.98 $71.96
Diesel $5.62 $42.35 $84.70

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 Sneads Ferry and Greensboro. The current time is 23:43:24.

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.