How far is Butner, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Butner, NC to Greenville, NC is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butner and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butner and Greenville.
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Start on West B Street
10 m · 5 sec · West B Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
778 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right
128 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Gate 2 Road
1596 ft · 30 sec · Gate 2 Road
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Cash Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cash Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Weaver Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Weaver Trail
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Turn right onto Creedmoor Road
11 mi · 15 min · Creedmoor Road
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Turn left
1613 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on West 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butner and Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northern Wake Expressway
Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Butner and Mostly Clear near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butner to Greenville?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Butner and 56.7 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Butner and Mostly Clear near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlesex.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butner and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 85.72 mi (137.95 km).
#1 Butner
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 36.1320900, -78.7566700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.27 | $34.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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