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

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Williamston, NC is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
28.34 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.37 mi
40.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.37 mi
Kilometers
40.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.34 mi
Kilometers
45.61 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamston
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 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 Williamston
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Robersonville
NC

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

From City of Greenville
14.2 mi
00h 23m
To Williamston
14.2 mi
00h 23m

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
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Prison Camp Road

    10 mi · 17 min · Prison Camp Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    52 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prison Camp Road
9.97 mi · 35%
South Greene Street
2.71 mi · 10%
West Main Street
2.13 mi · 8%
North Memorial Drive
1.5 mi · 5%
South Evans Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Reade Circle
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Prison Camp Road

Turn right onto Prison Camp Road

9.97 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robersonville
00h 23m from City of Greenville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Williamston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Robersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from City of Greenville and 14.2 miles from Williamston.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Robersonville

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 Robersonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 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 11.5 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 7.8 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 Robersonville.

BUS

Greenville, NC

26 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Rocky Mount

51 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

61 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

71 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Williamston. Straight-line distance: 25.37 mi (40.83 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
Williamston

#2 Williamston

City in North Carolina

Population5,129
Coordinates35.8546000, -77.0555100
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Williamston (-77.05551, 35.8546)

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 gal
3.79 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.51
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $3.75 $7.51
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.63 $4.63 $9.25
Diesel $5.72 $5.72 $11.44

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 Williamston. The current time is 16:31:12.

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.