How far is Bethlehem, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, NC to Greenville, NC is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
263.13 mi
04h 16m
Flight
221.53 mi
356.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.53 mi
Kilometers
356.52 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.13 mi
Kilometers
423.46 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-14T18:05
Arrive Greenville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
Mebane
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

From Bethlehem
129.2 mi
02h 08m
To Greenville
133.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Telephone Exchange Road

    38 m · 12 sec · Telephone Exchange Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Kool Park Road Northeast

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Kool Park Road Northeast

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road Northeast

    1190 ft · 31 sec · Springs Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Section House Road Northeast

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Section House Road Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1370 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  10. 10

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

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  15. 15

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

    2664 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

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

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 1st Street
82.3 mi · 31%
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 29%
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 28%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 4%
Section House Road Northeast
3.32 mi · 1%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 1st Street

Merge slight left

80.9 mi · 01h 32m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
221.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mebane
02h 08m from Bethlehem
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Bethlehem and 133.9 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Mebane

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mebane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.

RAIL

Burlington

15 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

34 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 221.53 mi (356.52 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8256900, -81.3070300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Telephone Exchange Road (-81.307025, 35.825767)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.15 L · about $36.80
Round trip
$73.60
18.58 gal · 70.3 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.80 $73.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.15 $82.29
Premium $4.78 $44.39 $88.78
Diesel $5.62 $52.25 $104.49

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Greenville. The current time is 18:05:52.

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.