How far is City of Greenville, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Durham, NC is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Durham.
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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
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto T.W. Alexander Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · T.W. Alexander Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 885 North: Durham
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
769 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive
604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Turn right onto South Roxboro Street
1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Durham.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Greenville to Durham?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 50.7 miles from City of Greenville and 56.2 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 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 Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Bailey
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Durham. Straight-line distance: 89.63 mi (144.25 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 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.01 | $36.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
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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