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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Tarboro, NC is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.49 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.49 mi
Kilometers
45.85 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarboro
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-10-15T16:51
Arrive Tarboro
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bethel
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

From City of Greenville
14.2 mi
00h 19m
To Tarboro
14.2 mi
00h 19m

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
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Evans Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Evans Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reade Circle

    641 ft · 25 sec · Reade Circle

  3. 3

    Continue on South Greene Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Greene Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Memorial Drive

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 33: Greenville

    1609 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto NC Highway 33 East

    1.8 mi · 4 min · NC Highway 33 East

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Albemarle Avenue

    70 m · 4 sec · Albemarle Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Avenue

    1552 ft · 47 sec · Albemarle Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    109 m · 16 sec · West Saint James Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Trade Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Trade Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trade Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
21.9 mi · 77%
South Greene Street
2.71 mi · 10%
NC Highway 33 East
1.77 mi · 6%
South Evans Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Albemarle Avenue
0.34 mi · 1%
NC 33
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Memorial Drive

Turn right onto North Memorial Drive

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 19m from City of Greenville
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Tarboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from City of Greenville and 14.2 miles from Tarboro.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $3.79 one way or $7.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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 Bethel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

Historic Town Hall

Bethel , NC
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Greenville, NC
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Greenville, NC

Greenville , NC
200 W 5th St, Greenville, NC 27858
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Williamston Water Collection

Williamston , NC
106 E Main St, Williamston, NC 27892
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Greenville, NC

22 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

49 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

65 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Tarboro. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 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
Tarboro

#2 Tarboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population10,575
Coordinates35.8968200, -77.5358000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Tarboro (-77.5358, 35.89682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.58
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $3.79 $7.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.27 $8.54
Premium $4.63 $4.67 $9.34
Diesel $5.72 $5.78 $11.55

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 Tarboro. The current time is 16:51:30.

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.