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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Hendersonville, NC is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
334.4 mi
06h 42m
Flight
286.76 mi
461.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.76 mi
Kilometers
461.5 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.4 mi
Kilometers
538.16 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:47 PM EST
Return by in City of Greenville
Sat, Nov 7, 2:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-11-06T13:04
Arrive Hendersonville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:47 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 PM EST

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

Leave by
10:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From City of Greenville
166.5 mi
03h 21m
To Hendersonville
167.8 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Fort

    1139 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Catawba Avenue

    549 ft · 14 sec · Catawba Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Bat Cave Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Fort Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gerton Highway

    1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Chimney Rock Road

    12.3 mi · 20 min · Chimney Rock Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Chimney Rock Road

    973 ft · 19 sec · Chimney Rock Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard

    739 ft · 20 sec · Four Seasons Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on 7th Avenue East

    1098 ft · 58 sec · 7th Avenue East

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    106 m · 22 sec · North Church Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue West

    91 m · 13 sec · 6th Avenue West

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
134 mi · 40%
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 21%
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 19%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 5%
Chimney Rock Road
12.5 mi · 4%
Bat Cave Road
6.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

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

134 mi · 02h 31m

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 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
286.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
03h 21m from City of Greenville
Leave By
10:36 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.4 miles (538.2 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from City of Greenville and 167.8 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. 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 $39.47 one way or $78.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Hendersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 286.76 mi (461.5 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
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#2 Hendersonville

County seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,235
Coordinates35.3187300, -82.4609500
Altitude658
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Hendersonville (-82.46095, 35.31873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.8 gal
44.67 L · about $39.47
Round trip
$78.94
23.6 gal · 89.34 L
Estimated CO2
104.9 kg one way
Round trip: 209.7 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $39.47 $78.94
Mid-grade $3.80 $44.78 $89.56
Premium $4.23 $49.89 $99.78
Diesel $5.49 $64.72 $129.45

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Hendersonville. The current time is 13:04:47.

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.