How far is Mineral Springs, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.17 mi
01h 52m
Flight
81.97 mi
131.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.97 mi
Kilometers
131.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.17 mi
Kilometers
164.43 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-20T00:38
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
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
Troy
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Mineral Springs
47.5 mi
00h 56m
To Greensboro
54.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
65°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Mineral Springs Church Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Mineral Springs Church Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lower White Store Road

    1658 ft · 46 sec · Lower White Store Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Clinton Avenue

    148 m · 15 sec · South Clinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    146 m · 23 sec · Allen Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    108 m · 16 sec · New York Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    145 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Williams Street

    1740 ft · 37 sec · Williams Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on High Street

    2850 ft · 1 min · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Ansonville Road

    1983 ft · 48 sec · Ansonville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Ansonville-Polkton Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Ansonville-Polkton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Polkton Road

    2978 ft · 1 min · Polkton Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    7 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Wadesboro Boulevard

    2184 ft · 43 sec · South Wadesboro Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Julius Chambers Avenue

    9.5 mi · 16 min · Julius Chambers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2637 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 Business, NC 27 Business, NC 109 North: Troy, Denton

    2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Liberty Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Smitherman Street

    36 m · 11 sec · Smitherman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    18.8 mi · 27 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dawson Miller Road

    682 ft · 13 sec · Dawson Miller Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    127 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1123 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

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

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
18.8 mi · 18%
I 73 North
17.6 mi · 17%
Dawson Miller Road
11.7 mi · 11%
Julius Chambers Avenue
10 mi · 10%
Ansonville-Polkton Road
8.04 mi · 8%
Main Street
6.97 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

18.8 mi · 00h 27m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 56m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mineral Springs 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 Mineral Springs to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Mineral Springs and 54.7 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

50 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

61 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 81.97 mi (131.92 km).

Mineral Springs

#1 Mineral Springs

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

Population3,171
Coordinates34.9440400, -80.2411700
Altitude129
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: Mineral Springs Church Road (-80.241116, 34.944041)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.78 $17.25 $34.50
Diesel $5.62 $20.30 $40.61

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and Greensboro. The current time is 00:38:20.

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.