How far is Clinton, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Clinton, NC to Greenville, NC is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Greenville.
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Start on Main Street
53 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto College Street
1.3 km · 2 min · College Street
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Continue on Faison Highway
29.3 mi · 40 min · Faison Highway
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Bypass
4.9 mi · 5 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dickinson Avenue
10.8 mi · 17 min · Dickinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
1588 ft · 40 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 Clinton and Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Faison Highway
Continue on Faison Highway
29.3 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Greenville?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Goldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Clinton and 39.9 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Goldsboro
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 Goldsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 68.67 mi (110.51 km).
#1 Clinton
Clinton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9979500, -78.3233300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $3.32 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
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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