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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.2 miles (467 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
325.24 mi
06h 20m
Flight
290.19 mi
467.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.19 mi
Kilometers
467.02 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.24 mi
Kilometers
523.42 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albemarle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Albemarle
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 City of Greenville
162.4 mi
03h 10m
To Albemarle
162.9 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Evans Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Evans Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Alternate East

    1633 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Charlotte Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Macon Avenue

    873 ft · 42 sec · Macon Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Glendale Road

    86 m · 12 sec · Glendale Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glendale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
153 mi · 47%
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 22%
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 19%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 5%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 1%
Billy Graham Freeway
4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

153 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
290.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
03h 10m from City of Greenville
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Albemarle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from City of Greenville and 162.9 miles from Albemarle.

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

The direct path is about 290.2 miles (467 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.47 one way or $90.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 City of Greenville and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 290.19 mi (467.02 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population84,554
Coordinates35.5958600, -77.3764000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Albemarle

#2 Albemarle

City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,344
Coordinates35.6115000, -82.5426300
Altitude680
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Albemarle (-82.54263, 35.6115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.44 L · about $45.47
Round trip
$90.94
22.96 gal · 86.88 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $45.47 $90.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $50.84 $101.69
Premium $4.78 $54.85 $109.70
Diesel $5.62 $64.56 $129.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Albemarle. The current time is 06:53:07.

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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.