How far is City of Greenville, NC from Kinston, NC?
The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Kinston, NC is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Kinston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Kinston.
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Start on South Evans Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Evans Street
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Turn slight right onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest
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Turn slight left onto South Memorial Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Continue on Winterville Parkway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Winterville Parkway
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Turn right onto East Vernon Avenue
2669 ft · 54 sec · East Vernon Avenue
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Turn left onto North Queen Street
1807 ft · 41 sec · North Queen Street
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Turn right onto West Blount Street
80 m · 17 sec · West Blount Street
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Turn left onto Walls Street
96 m · 19 sec · Walls Street
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Turn left
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Kinston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Winterville Parkway
Continue on Winterville Parkway
22.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Kinston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Greenville to Kinston?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from City of Greenville and 14 miles from Kinston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Greenville and Sunny near Kinston.
Stop Ideas Near Grifton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Kinston. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.45 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 Kinston
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 19,849 |
| Coordinates | 35.2626600, -77.5816400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kinston (-77.58164, 35.26266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.75 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
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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