How far is City of Greenville, NC from Kings Mountain, NC?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Kings Mountain, NC is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.15 mi
05h 15m
Flight
224.53 mi
361.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.53 mi
Kilometers
361.35 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.15 mi
Kilometers
436.38 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kings Mountain
Thu, Oct 15, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Fri, Oct 16, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-10-15T16:52
Arrive Kings Mountain
Thu, Oct 15, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alamance
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

From City of Greenville
135.3 mi
02h 37m
To Kings Mountain
135.8 mi
02h 37m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    108 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 216: Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Downtown

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 216 South: Kings Mountain, Downtown

    35 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Piedmont Avenue

    2553 ft · 1 min · North Piedmont Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
113 mi · 42%
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 23%
South Miami Boulevard
59.3 mi · 22%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 6%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

108 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alamance
02h 37m from City of Greenville
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Kings Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km) and usually takes 05h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from City of Greenville and 135.8 miles from Kings Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.93 one way or $71.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Greenville and Sunny near Kings Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Alamance

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alamance and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamance.

RAIL

Burlington

8 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

31 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

52 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Kings Mountain. Straight-line distance: 224.53 mi (361.35 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
Kings Mountain

#2 Kings Mountain

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population11,118
Coordinates35.2451300, -81.3411900
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Kings Mountain (-81.34119, 35.24513)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.22 L · about $35.93
Round trip
$71.85
19.14 gal · 72.44 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $35.93 $71.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.48 $80.96
Premium $4.63 $44.26 $88.52
Diesel $5.72 $54.73 $109.46

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 Kings Mountain. The current time is 16:52:55.

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.