How far is Southport, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Southport, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.5 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Greensboro.
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Start on North Howe Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Howe Street
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Turn straight
116 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto River Road Southeast
3.3 mi · 5 min · River Road Southeast
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Turn straight onto George II Highway
11.7 mi · 16 min · George II Highway
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
3.5 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
95 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
72.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
689 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1104 ft · 29 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on South Davie Street
531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street
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Continue on East McGee Street
547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street
22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street
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Turn right onto South Eugene Street
1372 ft · 34 sec · 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 Southport 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.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Take the exit slight right
72.2 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Southport and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southport to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 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?
Hope Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Southport and 99.8 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 $27.89 one way or $55.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southport and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Hope Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hope Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 179.28 mi (288.53 km).
#1 Southport
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,088 |
| Coordinates | 33.9215600, -78.0202700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.64 | $67.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.59 | $79.19 |
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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