How far is Clayton, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Clayton, NC to Greenville, NC is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Greenville.
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Start on North Lombard Street
26 m · 11 sec · North Lombard Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1965 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
58 m · 8 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
3058 ft · 1 min · East Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Front Street
32 m · 3 sec · Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Front Street
1761 ft · 46 sec · Front Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1272 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NC 42 East
51 m · 3 sec · NC 42 East
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Exit the roundabout onto NC 42 East
103 m · 7 sec · NC 42 East
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Turn straight onto NC-42
15.4 mi · 21 min · NC-42
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Turn left
1029 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on West 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Greenville.
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.
NC-42
Continue straight
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clayton and Mostly Cloudy near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Greenville?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Black Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Clayton and 44.7 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clayton and Mostly Cloudy near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Black Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 61.27 mi (98.6 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 26,458 |
| Coordinates | 35.6507100, -78.4563900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $3.96 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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