How far is Wanchese, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Wanchese, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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 04h 18m.
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.
The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wanchese and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wanchese and Greensboro.
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Start on Old Schoolhouse Road
5 m · 1 sec · Old Schoolhouse Road
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Continue on Old Schoolhouse Road
1197 ft · 54 sec · Old Schoolhouse Road
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Turn right onto Old Wharf Road
2177 ft · 1 min · Old Wharf Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Landing Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Mill Landing Road
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Turn left
18.4 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Keep slight left
42.3 mi · 49 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 Wanchese and Greensboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Mill Landing Road
Keep slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 27m
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 Wanchese and Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wanchese to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.3 miles from Wanchese and 136.8 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.47 one way or $74.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wanchese and Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount
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 Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wanchese and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 232.82 mi (374.69 km).
#1 Wanchese
Township in Dare County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,642 |
| Coordinates | 35.8426700, -75.6385100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $37.47 | $74.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $53.20 | $106.41 |
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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