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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Elizabeth City, NC is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.05 mi
02h 05m
Flight
79.33 mi
127.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.33 mi
Kilometers
127.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.05 mi
Kilometers
146.53 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive Elizabeth City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Windsor
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From City of Greenville
45.5 mi
01h 02m
To Elizabeth City
45.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Evans Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Evans Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reade Circle

    641 ft · 25 sec · Reade Circle

  3. 3

    Continue on South Greene Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Greene Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Memorial Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Prison Camp Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Prison Camp Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    26 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Providence Road

    783 ft · 34 sec · Providence Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prison Camp Road
74.7 mi · 82%
South Greene Street
2.71 mi · 3%
North Memorial Drive
1.5 mi · 2%
South Evans Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Providence Road
0.15 mi
Reade Circle
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Prison Camp Road

Continue straight

26 mi · 00h 31m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 02m from City of Greenville
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabeth City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from City of Greenville and 45.5 miles from Elizabeth City.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 $12.05 one way or $24.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Greenville and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabeth City.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Greenville, NC

57 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Rocky Mount

77 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

92 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

New Bern, NC

100 mi away
203 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Elizabeth City. Straight-line distance: 79.33 mi (127.67 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
Elizabeth City

#2 Elizabeth City

City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina

Population17,988
Coordinates36.2946000, -76.2510500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Elizabeth City (-76.25105, 36.2946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.16 L · about $12.05
Round trip
$24.10
6.42 gal · 24.32 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $12.05 $24.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.58 $27.16
Premium $4.63 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.72 $18.36 $36.72

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 City of Greenville and Elizabeth City. The current time is 18:30:29.

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.