How far is Davidson, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Davidson, NC to Greenville, NC is about 243 miles (391.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
243.02 mi
03h 47m
Flight
195.34 mi
314.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.34 mi
Kilometers
314.37 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.02 mi
Kilometers
391.11 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Tue, May 12, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Davidson
Wed, May 13, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davidson
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Greenville
Tue, May 12, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davidson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Davidson
118.4 mi
01h 53m
To Greenville
124.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ESE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    134 m · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2255 ft · 2 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    768 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mecklenburg Highway

    2198 ft · 42 sec · Mecklenburg Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Presbyterian Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Presbyterian Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Shearers Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Shearers Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rocky River Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rocky River Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coddle Creek Highway

    2096 ft · 42 sec · Coddle Creek Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Williford Road

    2555 ft · 1 min · Williford Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Linwood Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Linwood Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Deal Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Deal Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    2349 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    585 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    23 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    702 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1692 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  29. 29

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

    2664 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

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

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidson 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
41 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 30%
US 29
42.7 mi · 18%
I 85 North
32.8 mi · 14%
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 12%
Deal Road
23.9 mi · 10%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 4%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
01h 53m from Davidson
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Davidson and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243 miles (391.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Davidson and 124.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.99 one way or $67.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Davidson and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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 Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 12.3 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 11 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 195.34 mi (314.37 km).

Davidson

#1 Davidson

Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Population13,203
Coordinates35.5023300, -80.8391200
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: (-80.83888, 35.502383)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.46 L · about $33.99
Round trip
$67.97
17.16 gal · 64.92 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.99 $67.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.00 $76.00
Premium $4.78 $41.00 $81.99
Diesel $5.62 $48.25 $96.51

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Davidson and Greenville. The current time is 19:26:49.

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.