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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Hillsborough, NC is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
114.44 mi
02h 17m
Flight
102.05 mi
164.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.05 mi
Kilometers
164.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.44 mi
Kilometers
184.18 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsborough
Thu, Oct 15, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-10-15T16:31
Arrive Hillsborough
Thu, Oct 15, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Zebulon
NC

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From City of Greenville
57.1 mi
01h 08m
To Hillsborough
57.3 mi
01h 08m

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
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 86: Hillsborough, Chapel Hill

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 86

    2505 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 86

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Churton Street

    1870 ft · 1 min · South Churton Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West King Street

    29 m · 4 sec · West King Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West King Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 55%
South Miami Boulevard
17.5 mi · 15%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 13%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 4%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 2%
New Raleigh Highway
2.51 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
01h 08m from City of Greenville
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Hillsborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from City of Greenville and 57.3 miles from Hillsborough.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zebulon

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

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

30 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

35 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Hillsborough. Straight-line distance: 102.05 mi (164.24 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
Hillsborough

#2 Hillsborough

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

Population7,226
Coordinates36.0754200, -79.0997300
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Hillsborough (-79.09973, 36.07542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.29 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.33
8.08 gal · 30.58 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $15.17 $30.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.09 $34.18
Premium $4.63 $18.69 $37.37
Diesel $5.72 $23.10 $46.21

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 Hillsborough. The current time is 16:31:17.

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.