How far is Greensboro, NC from Mineral Springs, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Mineral Springs, NC is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
94.86 mi
02h 17m
Flight
81.97 mi
131.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.97 mi
Kilometers
131.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.86 mi
Kilometers
152.67 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-20T02:00
Arrive Mineral Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
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
Troy
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Greensboro
47.5 mi
01h 08m
To Mineral Springs
47.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Mineral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Mineral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Greene Street

    1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West McGee Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dawson Miller Road

    596 ft · 17 sec · Dawson Miller Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    18.8 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Smitherman Street

    36 m · 8 sec · Smitherman Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    64 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Albemarle Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Albemarle Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Allenton Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Allenton Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    7 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Polkton Road

    2978 ft · 1 min · Polkton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Ansonville-Polkton Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Ansonville-Polkton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Ansonville Road

    1983 ft · 48 sec · Ansonville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    2934 ft · 1 min · High Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Williams Street

    1653 ft · 37 sec · Williams Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    108 m · 21 sec · New York Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Allen Street

    146 m · 26 sec · Allen Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Clinton Avenue

    148 m · 14 sec · South Clinton Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Lower White Store Road

    1658 ft · 46 sec · Lower White Store Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Mineral Springs Church Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Mineral Springs Church Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mineral Springs Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Mineral Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
29.5 mi · 31%
Ansonville-Polkton Road
8.04 mi · 8%
West Allenton Street
6.31 mi · 7%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
3.57 mi · 4%
Mineral Springs Church Road
3.25 mi · 3%
Freeman Mill Road
2.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

18.8 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 08m from Greensboro
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Mineral Springs?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Greensboro and 47.3 miles from Mineral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greensboro and Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

50 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

56 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

61 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 81.97 mi (131.92 km).

Greensboro

#1 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
Mineral Springs

#2 Mineral Springs

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

Population3,171
Coordinates34.9440400, -80.2411700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Mineral Springs (-80.24117, 34.94404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.54
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.27 $26.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.84 $29.67
Premium $4.78 $16.01 $32.01
Diesel $5.62 $18.84 $37.68

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Mineral Springs. The current time is 02:00:29.

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.