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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Selma, NC is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
61.91 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.2 mi
82.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.2 mi
Kilometers
82.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.91 mi
Kilometers
99.63 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selma
Thu, Oct 15, 5:44 PM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 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 Selma
Thu, Oct 15, 5:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Wilson
NC

County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

From City of Greenville
30.9 mi
00h 36m
To Selma
31 mi
00h 36m

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
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Selma

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Anderson Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Anderson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Pollock Street

    20 m · 2 sec · North Pollock Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pollock Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
53.8 mi · 87%
Stantonsburg Road
2.49 mi · 4%
East Anderson Street
0.85 mi · 1%
South Evans Street
0.71 mi · 1%
West 10th Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Farmville Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilson
00h 36m from City of Greenville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Selma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from City of Greenville and 31 miles from Selma.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Selma. Straight-line distance: 51.2 mi (82.4 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
Selma

#2 Selma

Town of the United States

Population7,323
Coordinates35.5365500, -78.2844400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Selma (-78.28444, 35.53655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.22 $18.44
Premium $4.63 $10.08 $20.17
Diesel $5.72 $12.47 $24.93

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 Selma. The current time is 16:31:14.

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.