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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
83.95 mi
01h 17m
Flight
71.87 mi
115.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.87 mi
Kilometers
115.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.95 mi
Kilometers
135.1 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Sims
NC

Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From City of Greenville
42 mi
00h 38m
To Raleigh
41.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.8 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Person St, Hammond Rd

    857 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1041 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Hammond Road

    2441 ft · 54 sec · Hammond Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Person Street

    3135 ft · 2 min · South Person Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East South Street

    992 ft · 40 sec · East South Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
76.3 mi · 91%
Stantonsburg Road
2.49 mi · 3%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
1.86 mi · 2%
South Evans Street
0.71 mi · 1%
West 10th Street
0.66 mi · 1%
South Person Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

40.8 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sims
00h 38m from City of Greenville
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Greenville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Sims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from City of Greenville and 41.9 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Greenville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Sims

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

14 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

31 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

32 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

43 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 71.87 mi (115.67 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
Raleigh

#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.45
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.72 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.11 $26.22
Premium $4.78 $14.14 $28.29
Diesel $5.62 $16.65 $33.29

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Raleigh. The current time is 06:59:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.