How far is Carolina Shores, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Carolina Shores, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carolina Shores and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carolina Shores and Greensboro.
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Start on Carolina Shores Parkway
1280 ft · 59 sec · Carolina Shores Parkway
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Turn right onto Country Club Drive
3030 ft · 2 min · Country Club Drive
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Turn left onto Ocean Highway West
1.4 km · 1 min · Ocean Highway West
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Continue on US Highway 17
4.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31, Loris, Myrtle Beach
1512 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 9 East
13.9 mi · 20 min · Highway 9 East
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Turn straight
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
140 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 701 North
3.3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 701 North
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Keep slight right
135 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Peacock Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Peacock Road
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Turn left onto Chadbourn Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Chadbourn Highway
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Continue on East Strawberry Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · East Strawberry Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Brown Street
920 ft · 16 sec · North Brown Street
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Continue on Joe Brown Highway North
2 mi · 3 min · Joe Brown Highway North
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Take the ramp left
1036 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham
1626 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2369 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road
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Continue on South Edgeworth Street
1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1233 ft · 40 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 Carolina Shores 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.
I 73 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
57.8 mi · 01h 05m
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 Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Laurinburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Carolina Shores and 101.1 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.80 one way or $57.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carolina Shores and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Laurinburg
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 Laurinburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carolina Shores and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 164.97 mi (265.49 km).
#1 Carolina Shores
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,802 |
| Coordinates | 33.9010100, -78.5805700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $28.80 | $57.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.74 | $69.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.89 | $81.77 |
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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