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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Burlington, NC is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
140.62 mi
02h 15m
Flight
120.5 mi
193.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.5 mi
Kilometers
193.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.62 mi
Kilometers
226.3 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Burlington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
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
Wendell
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From City of Greenville
67 mi
01h 07m
To Burlington
73.6 mi
01h 07m

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 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.7 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill

    1360 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Harden Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Harden Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Harden Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Harden Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Worth Street

    116 m · 22 sec · South Worth Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 44%
South Miami Boulevard
34.9 mi · 25%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 11%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 3%
East Harden Street
3.86 mi · 3%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
01h 07m from City of Greenville
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from City of Greenville and 73.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 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 Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

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 Wendell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 12.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

25 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

30 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 120.5 mi (193.93 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
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)
End: South Church Street (-79.437732, 36.095621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.97 $43.94
Premium $4.78 $23.70 $47.40
Diesel $5.62 $27.90 $55.79

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 Burlington. The current time is 06:59:43.

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.