How far is Clemmons, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Clemmons, NC to Greenville, NC is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
196.07 mi
02h 58m
Flight
171.29 mi
275.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.29 mi
Kilometers
275.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.07 mi
Kilometers
315.54 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, May 2, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Clemmons
Sat, May 2, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clemmons
2026-05-02T08:17
Arrive Greenville
Sat, May 2, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clemmons
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Morrisville
NC

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

From Clemmons
97.8 mi
01h 29m
To Greenville
98.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clemmons and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clemmons and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Clemmons Road

    6 m · 5 sec · Clemmons Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clemmons and Greenville.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
104 mi · 53%
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 37%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 5%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 2%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight right

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
01h 29m from Clemmons
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely leaving Clemmons and Rain Showers near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clemmons to Greenville?

The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Clemmons and 98.2 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.41 one way or $54.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely around Clemmons and Rain Showers near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Morrisville

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 Morrisville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 6.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 4.7 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cary

6 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

11 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

17 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

21 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clemmons and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 171.29 mi (275.67 km).

Clemmons

#1 Clemmons

Town in North Carolina

Population21,089
Coordinates36.0215300, -80.3820000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewisville Clemmons Road (-80.381961, 36.021518)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.19 L · about $27.41
Round trip
$54.82
13.84 gal · 52.38 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.41 $54.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.65 $61.30
Premium $4.78 $33.06 $66.13
Diesel $5.62 $38.92 $77.84

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clemmons and Greenville. The current time is 08:17:08.

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.