How far is Southern Pines, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Southern Pines, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
83.47 mi
01h 25m
Flight
66.02 mi
106.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.02 mi
Kilometers
106.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.47 mi
Kilometers
134.34 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Thu, Apr 30, 6:38 PM EDT
Return by in Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southern Pines
2026-04-30T17:12
Arrive Greensboro
Thu, Apr 30, 6:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southern Pines
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
Seagrove
NC

Human settlement in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Southern Pines
39.8 mi
00h 43m
To Greensboro
43.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue

    12 m · 4 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Morganton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morganton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Morganton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Morganton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Beulah Hill Road South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    16.9 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern Pines and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
52.8 mi · 63%
NC 211 Highway
16.9 mi · 20%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 4%
Morganton Road
2.85 mi · 3%
Beulah Hill Road South
1.54 mi · 2%
West Morganton Road
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
66 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seagrove
00h 43m from Southern Pines
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Southern Pines and Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southern Pines to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Seagrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Southern Pines and 43.7 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Southern Pines and Sunny near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Seagrove

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

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

RAIL

High Point

51 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

53 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Southern Pines

53 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

58 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 66.02 mi (106.25 km).

Southern Pines

#1 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
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: West Pennsylvania Avenue (-79.392198, 35.174083)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.15 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.3 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Southern Pines and Greensboro. The current time is 17:12:36.

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.