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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Walnut Loop Road
574 ft · 26 sec · Walnut Loop Road
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Turn right onto Davis Mountain Road
732 ft · 20 sec · Davis Mountain Road
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Continue on Crystal Spring Drive
1141 ft · 51 sec · Crystal Spring Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Pine Drive
77 m · 13 sec · White Pine Drive
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Turn left onto Glasgow Lane
1419 ft · 1 min · Glasgow Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brevard Road
2067 ft · 52 sec · Brevard Road
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Continue on 6th Avenue West
1.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue West
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
12.5 mi · 20 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Continue on Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Take the ramp right
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
138.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 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 Laurel Park and Greensboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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?
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Stop Ideas Near Conover
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 Conover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Park and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 160.39 mi (258.13 km).
#1 Laurel Park
City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,339 |
| Coordinates | 35.3137300, -82.4934500 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| 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: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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