How far is Laurel Park, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Laurel Park, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 193 miles (310.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
193 mi
03h 11m
Flight
160.39 mi
258.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.39 mi
Kilometers
258.13 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193 mi
Kilometers
310.6 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 Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel Park
2026-04-19T06:19
Arrive Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 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
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Conover
NC

City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Laurel Park
92.2 mi
01h 35m
To Greensboro
100.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Park and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Park and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Loop Road

    574 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Davis Mountain Road

    732 ft · 20 sec · Davis Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Crystal Spring Drive

    1141 ft · 51 sec · Crystal Spring Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto White Pine Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · White Pine Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glasgow Lane

    1419 ft · 1 min · Glasgow Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brevard Road

    2067 ft · 52 sec · Brevard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue West

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Chimney Rock Road

    12.5 mi · 20 min · Chimney Rock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Gerton Highway

    1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fort Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bat Cave Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1101 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    138.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel Park and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bat Cave Road
146 mi · 75%
Chimney Rock Road
12.5 mi · 6%
I 40 East
6.72 mi · 3%
Old Fort Road
4.92 mi · 3%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 2%
6th Avenue West
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bat Cave Road

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 36m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conover
01h 35m from Laurel Park
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Laurel Park and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurel Park to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 193 miles (310.6 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?

Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Laurel Park and 100.8 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Laurel Park and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Conover

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

49 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

59 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

63 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

69 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Park and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 160.39 mi (258.13 km).

Laurel Park

#1 Laurel Park

City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,339
Coordinates35.3137300, -82.4934500
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Greensboro

#2 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
Start: Walnut Loop Road (-82.493382, 35.3137)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.78 L · about $26.97
Round trip
$53.95
13.62 gal · 51.56 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.97 $53.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.16 $60.32
Premium $4.78 $32.54 $65.08
Diesel $5.62 $38.30 $76.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel Park and Greensboro. The current time is 06:19:10.

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.