How far is Kings Mountain, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Kings Mountain, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kings Mountain and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Mountain and Greensboro.
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Start on the route
26 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto North Piedmont Avenue
1729 ft · 37 sec · North Piedmont Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 74 East: Gastonia
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
572 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Coliseum Area
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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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 Kings Mountain and Greensboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kings Mountain and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kings Mountain to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Kings Mountain and 60 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kings Mountain and Partly Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
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 China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kings Mountain and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 104.08 mi (167.5 km).
#1 Kings Mountain
City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,118 |
| Coordinates | 35.2451300, -81.3411900 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.73 | $37.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.79 | $47.58 |
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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