How far is South Henderson, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from South Henderson, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (127 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
92.86 mi
01h 33m
Flight
78.95 mi
127.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.95 mi
Kilometers
127.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.86 mi
Kilometers
149.44 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, Jun 1, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in South Henderson
Mon, Jun 1, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Henderson
2026-06-01T19:36
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, Jun 1, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Henderson
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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From South Henderson
45.8 mi
00h 46m
To Greensboro
47.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Henderson and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Nicholas Street

    8 m · 9 sec · Nicholas Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Miriam Avenue

    712 ft · 23 sec · Miriam Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Raleigh Road

    3231 ft · 1 min · Raleigh Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dabney Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Dabney Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 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 South Henderson 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dabney Drive
86.6 mi · 93%
East Gate City Boulevard
3.43 mi · 4%
Raleigh Road
0.61 mi · 1%
South Eugene Street
0.56 mi · 1%
NC 6
0.19 mi
Miriam Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Dabney Drive

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
00h 46m from South Henderson
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Henderson to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from South Henderson and 47.1 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Henderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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 Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 9.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 6.9 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Henderson and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 78.95 mi (127.05 km).

South Henderson

#1 South Henderson

Census designated place

Population1,213
Coordinates36.3082000, -78.4066600
Altitude154
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: Nicholas Street (-78.406642, 36.308202)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.53 $29.05
Premium $4.78 $15.67 $31.34
Diesel $5.62 $18.45 $36.89

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between South Henderson and Greensboro. The current time is 19:36:00.

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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.