How far is City of Greenville, NC from Butner, NC?
The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Butner, NC is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Butner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Butner.
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Start on South Evans Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Evans Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on John P East Memorial Highway
32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
29.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1881 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Creedmoor Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Creedmoor Road
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Turn left onto Old Weaver Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Weaver Trail
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Turn right onto Cash Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cash Road
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.4 mi · 2 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
1.2 km · 1 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1196 ft · 37 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West B Street
10 m · 1 sec · West B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Butner.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Butner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Greenville to Butner?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Bailey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from City of Greenville and 51.3 miles from Butner.
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 16.6 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Greenville and Sunny near Butner.
Stop Ideas Near Bailey
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 Bailey.
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Rocky Mount
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Butner. Straight-line distance: 85.71 mi (137.93 km).
#1 City of Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 84,554 |
| Coordinates | 35.5958600, -77.3764000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butner
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 36.1320900, -78.7566700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butner (-78.75667, 36.13209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $3.75 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $20.65 | $41.29 |
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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