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Trip from Laurinburg, NC to City of Greenville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

151.7 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Laurinburg, NC

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Downtown City of Greenville, NC, NC

City of Greenville, NC

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Trip Overview

Spanning 157.7 miles across North Carolina, this trip between Laurinburg and Greenville typically takes about 2 hours and 34 minutes. Because the journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $25 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Southeast, you will primarily utilize East Church Street, Andrew Jackson Highway, and American Indian Highway to reach your destination. If you value efficiency, this direct connection between the two cities offers a simple way to move across the region without over-complicating your travel plans.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.8 miles from Laurinburg, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 65.3 mi 1h 14m
I 587 31.5 mi 33m
NC 71 24.3 mi 36m
South Church Street 11.8 mi 17m
Andrew Jackson Highway 5 mi 5m
US 301 3.2 mi 4m
West Arlington Boulevard 2.4 mi 4m
East Church Street 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 65.3 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurinburg, NC and City of Greenville, NC.

1

Start on US 15 Business; US 401 Business; US 501 Business

39 ft · 5 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 74 Business

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Church Street
3

Continue on US 74 BUS

1.2 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
5

Merge onto US 74

3.7 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
6

Continue on US 74

0.2 mi · 12 sec · American Indian Highway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs
8

Turn left onto NC 71

11 mi · 16 min · NC 71
9

Turn left onto NC 71; NC 211

0.6 mi · 58 sec · North Main Street
10

Turn right onto NC 71

12 mi · 17 min · NC 71
11

Turn left onto NC 71

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Fayetteville Street
12

Enter roundabout onto NC 71

96 ft · 1 sec · NC 71
13

Continue on NC 71

1.4 mi · 1 min · NC 71
14

Enter roundabout onto US 301

200 ft · 2 sec · US 301
15

Continue on US 301

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 301
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
17

Turn right onto SR1596

0.6 mi · 1 min · Chicken Foot Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 95 North: Benson
19

Merge onto I 95

65 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
21

Turn right onto US 301

12 mi · 17 min · South Church Street
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
23

Merge onto I 587; US 264

32 mi · 33 min · I 587; US 264
24

Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
25

Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Arlington Boulevard
26

Turn left onto South Evans Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · South Evans Street
27

Arrive at destination

South Evans Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 34-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your morning or afternoon routine. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs, as the constant turns on local roads can make the drive feel more intensive than a standard highway route. Keep your fuel budget of $25 in mind when calculating your total trip expenses for the day. Given the nature of the roads, stay alert for frequent transitions between the different local highways you will encounter. A smart tip for this specific trip is to account for extra travel time if you find yourself navigating through local traffic, as the lack of high-speed highway infrastructure means your pace will be entirely dictated by local road conditions.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.8 miles from Laurinburg, NC, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.8 miles or 1h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Laurinburg, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Laurinburg, NC

This is one driving day of about 151.7 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Laurinburg, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 65.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunn, NC

76 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dunn, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.8 miles from Laurinburg, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Hyundai Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 151.7

Greenville, North Carolina

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Laurinburg, NC

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 151.7

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Laurinburg, North Carolina

+19499452000

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 151.7

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 151.7

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Town Common

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 151.7

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12523294567

Visit website

North Carolina Rural Heritage Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19102772456

Visit website

Fayetteville Area CVB

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 43.3

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19104835311

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 103.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 74 Business / East Church Street

Turn right onto US 74 Business / East Church Street

Navigation decision point

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NC 71: Maxton, Red Springs
5
37.3 mi into trip | ~54m in | SR1596 / Chicken Foot Road

Turn right onto SR1596 / Chicken Foot Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
38.2 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
103.5 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.72 one way

$47.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $25.94 $51.88
premium $4.70 $28.08 $56.15
diesel $5.61 $33.49 $66.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.5 0 $15.93 $7.28
Efficient EV 37.9 0 $13.27 $6.07
EV Truck/SUV 60.7 0 $21.24 $9.71

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Laurinburg, NC

Morning in Laurinburg on Sunday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Greenville, NC

Morning in City of Greenville on Sunday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SW 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

29 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains no significant highway stretches. You won't find long, uninterrupted segments here, with the longest stretch being 0 miles on East Church Street, which keeps you engaged with frequent turns. The journey is defined by local roads that demand more active steering compared to high-speed turnpikes. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace through local landscapes. This route prioritizes local connectivity, offering a distinct contrast to the typical high-speed highway experience.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.3 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 587. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 74 Business / East Church Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 74 Business / East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles (SR1596 / Chicken Foot Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Laurinburg, NC to City of Greenville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Wilson along the way.

Wilson

103.5 mi in | ~2h 10m

About the Cities

Starting in Laurinburg, NC

Full guide →

Laurinburg is a town in North Carolina. In many ways, Laurinburg is your typical rural North Carolina town, trying to find ways to evolve in the 21st century. There are some examples of historic Carolinan architecture here.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 151.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 74 Business / East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles (SR1596 / Chicken Foot Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Greenville, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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