How far is Elizabeth City, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Elizabeth City, NC to Greenville, NC is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
90.43 mi
01h 41m
Flight
78.17 mi
125.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.17 mi
Kilometers
125.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.43 mi
Kilometers
145.54 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth City
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth City
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
Windsor
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Elizabeth City
45.2 mi
00h 50m
To Greenville
45.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth City and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Providence Road

    783 ft · 36 sec · Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Hughes Boulevard

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South Hughes Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1655 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Prison Camp Road

    8.6 mi · 15 min · Prison Camp Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Memorial Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Greene Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pitt Street

    2051 ft · 46 sec · South Pitt Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Summit Street

    137 m · 20 sec · South Summit Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Hughes Boulevard
66.2 mi · 73%
Prison Camp Road
8.64 mi · 10%
North Greene Street
1.92 mi · 2%
North Memorial Drive
1.51 mi · 2%
West 1st Street
0.54 mi · 1%
South Pitt Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

South Hughes Boulevard

Turn right onto South Hughes Boulevard

63.9 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 50m from Elizabeth City
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elizabeth City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth City to Greenville?

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Elizabeth City and 45.3 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabeth City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Windsor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Greenville, NC

57 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Rocky Mount

77 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

92 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

New Bern, NC

100 mi away
203 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth City and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 78.17 mi (125.81 km).

Elizabeth City

#1 Elizabeth City

City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina

Population17,988
Coordinates36.2946000, -76.2510500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Providence Road (-76.250921, 36.294706)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.64
Round trip
$25.27
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.64 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $4.78 $15.24 $30.48
Diesel $5.62 $17.94 $35.88

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth City and Greenville. The current time is 06:30:22.

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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.