How far is Carrboro, NC from City of Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Carrboro, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.84 mi
01h 51m
Flight
97.7 mi
157.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.7 mi
Kilometers
157.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.84 mi
Kilometers
183.2 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Return by in Carrboro
Thu, Oct 15, 6:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrboro
2026-10-15T14:25
Arrive City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Middlesex
NC

City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Carrboro
56.4 mi
00h 55m
To City of Greenville
57.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carrboro and City of Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carrboro and City of Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    935 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Greensboro Street

    2446 ft · 1 min · South Greensboro Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Greensboro Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Greensboro Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Greensboro Street

    1031 ft · 36 sec · South Greensboro Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward NC 54 East: Chapel Hill

    1063 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 54 East: Raleigh

    2.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-40 East: Raleigh

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  11. 11

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

    2664 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Arlington Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1860 ft · 35 sec · South Evans Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Evans Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrboro and City of 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 65%
I-40 East
15.6 mi · 14%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 9%
NC 54 East
5.91 mi · 5%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 3%
West Arlington Boulevard
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight right

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 55m from Carrboro
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carrboro and Sunny near City of Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carrboro to City of Greenville?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 56.4 miles from Carrboro and 57.5 miles from City of Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 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 $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carrboro and Sunny near City of Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

30 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrboro and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 97.7 mi (157.24 km).

Carrboro

#1 Carrboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population21,239
Coordinates35.9101400, -79.0752900
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population84,554
Coordinates35.5958600, -77.3764000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-79.075333, 35.910096)
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.18
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $15.09 $30.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.00 $34.01
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.72 $22.99 $45.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrboro and City of Greenville. The current time is 14:25:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.