How far is Greenville, NC from Laurinburg, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Laurinburg, NC is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.12 mi
03h 11m
Flight
131.79 mi
212.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.79 mi
Kilometers
212.1 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.12 mi
Kilometers
251.25 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T02:50
Arrive Laurinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Greenville
78 mi
01h 35m
To Laurinburg
78.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Laurinburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Laurinburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 53 sec · South Summit Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street

    1500 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1907 ft · 55 sec · South Evans Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    17 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    2238 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Parkton Road

    2334 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Leeper Road

    68 m · 5 sec · Leeper Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto David Parnell Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · David Parnell Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Fayetteville Street

    8 mi · 12 min · North Fayetteville Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on NC-71

    8 mi · 11 min · NC-71

  28. 28

    Continue on Red Springs Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    1301 ft · 16 sec · American Indian Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: East Laurinburg

    856 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Church Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Laurinburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
114 mi · 73%
North Fayetteville Street
8.03 mi · 5%
NC-71
7.95 mi · 5%
Andrew Jackson Highway
4.87 mi · 3%
David Parnell Street
3.59 mi · 2%
Leeper Road
2.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
131.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 35m from Greenville
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Laurinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Laurinburg?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Greenville and 78.1 miles from Laurinburg.

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

The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Laurinburg.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Laurinburg. Straight-line distance: 131.79 mi (212.1 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Laurinburg

#2 Laurinburg

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Laurinburg (-79.46282, 34.77405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.65
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.83 $43.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.40 $48.81
Premium $4.78 $26.33 $52.65
Diesel $5.62 $30.99 $61.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Laurinburg. The current time is 02:50:00.

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.