How far is Laurinburg, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Laurinburg, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
108.71 mi
01h 43m
Flight
91.61 mi
147.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.61 mi
Kilometers
147.44 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.71 mi
Kilometers
174.95 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Laurinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurinburg
2026-04-18T02:55
Arrive Greensboro
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurinburg
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
Candor
NC

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

From Laurinburg
54.3 mi
00h 51m
To Greensboro
54.4 mi
00h 51m

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
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    12 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
75.4 mi · 69%
Andrew Jackson Highway
11.3 mi · 10%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 10%
Freeman Mill Road
3.02 mi · 3%
West Church Street
1.48 mi · 1%
US 1
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

57.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
91.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candor
00h 51m from Laurinburg
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurinburg and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Candor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Laurinburg and 54.4 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candor

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

74 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

77 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurinburg and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 91.61 mi (147.44 km).

Laurinburg

#1 Laurinburg

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

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
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: South Main Street (-79.462853, 34.774061)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.52 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.42
7.68 gal · 29.04 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.21 $30.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.01 $34.01
Premium $4.78 $18.35 $36.70
Diesel $5.62 $21.60 $43.19

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 Laurinburg and Greensboro. The current time is 02:55:09.

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.