How far is Laurinburg, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Laurinburg, NC to Greenville, NC is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
157.88 mi
02h 36m
Flight
131.79 mi
212.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
157.88 mi
Kilometers
254.09 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Laurinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurinburg
2026-04-18T01:09
Arrive Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Laurinburg
75.9 mi
01h 18m
To Greenville
82 mi
01h 18m

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
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    12 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    1033 ft · 13 sec · American Indian Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs

    1759 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Fayetteville Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Fayetteville Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    29 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    61 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1273 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chicken Foot Road

    1 km · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Benson

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
65.6 mi · 42%
South Church Street
43.7 mi · 28%
North Fayetteville Street
6.19 mi · 4%
Andrew Jackson Highway
5.25 mi · 3%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 2%
East Church Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

65.3 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
131.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 18m from Laurinburg
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurinburg and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Laurinburg and 82 miles from Greenville.

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 26.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Laurinburg and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 131.79 mi (212.1 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
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-79.462853, 34.774061)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.13
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.06 $44.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.67 $49.34
Premium $4.78 $26.61 $53.23
Diesel $5.62 $31.33 $62.65

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 Greenville. The current time is 01:09:23.

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.