How far is Albemarle, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Albemarle, NC to Greenville, NC is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.79 mi
04h 59m
Flight
290.73 mi
467.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.73 mi
Kilometers
467.88 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.79 mi
Kilometers
532.36 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, May 23, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Albemarle
Sat, May 23, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albemarle
2026-05-23T05:55
Arrive Greenville
Sat, May 23, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albemarle
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Albemarle
165.1 mi
02h 29m
To Greenville
165.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glendale Road

    86 m · 19 sec · Glendale Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Macon Avenue

    873 ft · 41 sec · Macon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Charlotte Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Charlotte Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Woodfin Place

    145 m · 12 sec · Woodfin Place

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    890 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    157.8 mi · 3 hr

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
162 mi · 49%
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 23%
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 22%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 1%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

158 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
290.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
02h 29m from Albemarle
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albemarle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.1 miles from Albemarle and 165.7 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.22 one way or $92.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albemarle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albemarle and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 290.73 mi (467.88 km).

Albemarle

#1 Albemarle

City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,344
Coordinates35.6115000, -82.5426300
Altitude680
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale Road (-82.542718, 35.611456)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.19 L · about $46.22
Round trip
$92.45
23.34 gal · 88.38 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $46.22 $92.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $51.69 $103.37
Premium $4.78 $55.76 $111.52
Diesel $5.62 $65.63 $131.26

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albemarle and Greenville. The current time is 05:55:22.

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.