Origin
Leland, NC
Late night in Leland on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leland, NC to Greensboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
175.8 mi
283 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
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6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leland, NC
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Trip Overview
This 175.8-mile drive from Leland, NC, to Greensboro, NC, will take approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, making it perfect for a quick getaway or an efficient travel day. You'll be spending about 43% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 72.4 miles on NC 87. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $27. Given that both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.9 miles from Leland, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 87 | 72.4 mi | 1h 37m |
| Isaac Brooks Highway | 43.4 mi | 52m |
| North Bragg Boulevard | 20.9 mi | 29m |
| Sanford Bypass | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Murchison Road | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Old US Highway 421 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NC 87
— 72.4 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leland, NC and Greensboro, NC.
1
Start on Post Office Road Northeast
282 ft
·
13 sec
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Post Office Road Northeast
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Road Northeast
272 ft
·
12 sec
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Lincoln Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Village Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Village Road
4
Turn right onto Leland School Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Leland School Road Northeast
5
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Misery Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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Mount Misery Road Northeast
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
7
Merge onto US 74; US 76
9.3 mi
·
12 min
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Andrew Jackson Highway
8
Take the exit onto NC 87
72 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
NC 87
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit onto NC 87
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NC 87
Toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto NC 24
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto NC 210
8.6 mi
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13 min
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Murchison Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NC 24; NC 87; NC 210
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Bragg Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87
21 mi
·
29 min
·
North Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 87 BYP
12 mi
·
13 min
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Sanford Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 421
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Boone Trail Road
16
Continue on US 421
43 mi
·
52 min
·
Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Highway 421
18
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on South Davie Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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South Davie Street
20
Continue on East McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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East McGee Street
21
Enter roundabout onto West McGee Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
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West McGee Street
22
Continue on West McGee Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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West McGee Street
23
Turn right onto South Eugene Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Eugene Street
24
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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West Market Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 55-minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave Leland early to maximize your daylight hours or to avoid potential traffic in Greensboro. With only one suggested stop and a fuel cost of about $27, planning your fuel and rest breaks is straightforward. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 72.4-mile stretch on NC 87, to ensure a smooth journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.9 miles from Leland, NC, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.9 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensboro, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leland, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leland, NC
This is one driving day of about 175.8 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Leland, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NC 87 for about 72.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.9 miles from Leland, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NC 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 113.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Village Road
Turn right onto Village Road
Navigation decision point
7
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
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NC 87
Take the exit onto NC 87 toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
6
83.2 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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NC 24 / Bragg Boulevard
Turn right onto NC 24 / Bragg Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
92.5 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
113.4 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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NC 87 BYP / Sanford Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 87 BYP / Sanford Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.49 one way
$54.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $32.54 | $65.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.81 | $77.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.46 | $8.44 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.38 | $7.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.3 | 0 | $24.61 | $11.25 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway cruising with local road navigation. With 43% of the route on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced sections, but the presence of local roads means you'll also experience more varied scenery and traffic. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 72.4 miles on NC 87, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. Expect the road character to shift as you move from the coastal plains toward the Piedmont.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.4 mi on NC 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Village Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Village Road): Navigation decision point; at 83 miles (NC 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.2 miles (NC 24 / Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Greensboro, NC
Full guide →Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are the three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad, halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 175.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.4 miles on NC 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greensboro, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Village Road): Navigation decision point; at 83 miles (NC 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.2 miles (NC 24 / Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Greensboro, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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