Road Trips from Greensboro, NC
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
42
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
19
Under 2 hours
18 total in this range
Full-day getaway
17 total in this range
Brices Creek, NC
3h 58m197.4 mi one way
Red Springs, NC
2h 25m109.5 mi one way
Scotland Neck, NC
3h 20m163.2 mi one way
Cherryville, NC
2h 30m125 mi one way
River Bend, NC
3h 51m193.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Calabash, NC
4h 13m206.2 mi one way
Southport, NC
4h 27m198.6 mi one way
Bryson City, NC
4h 41m235.1 mi one way
Fairfield Harbour, NC
4h 9m202.8 mi one way
Belville, NC
4h 1m180.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Brices Creek, NC
3h 58m197.4 mi one way
Calabash, NC
4h 13m206.2 mi one way
Red Springs, NC
2h 25m109.5 mi one way
Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
1h 48m85 mi one way
Calabash, NC
4h 13m206.2 mi one way
Laurinburg, NC
2h 6m105.2 mi one way
Raleigh, NC
1h 37m76.9 mi one way
High Point, NC
22m17.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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