How far is Fairview, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Fairview, NC to Greenville, NC is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.95 mi
03h 47m
Flight
181.63 mi
292.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.63 mi
Kilometers
292.3 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.95 mi
Kilometers
353.97 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM 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 Fairview
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
Pittsboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Fairview
109 mi
01h 53m
To Greenville
111 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Highway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Concord Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21.4 mi · 32 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
75.9 mi · 35%
Troy Road
42.2 mi · 19%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 10%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.3 mi · 8%
Monroe Street
11.7 mi · 5%
Concord Highway
8.47 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
+38.4 mi
181.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
01h 53m from Fairview
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220 miles (354 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?

Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Fairview and 111 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 $30.74 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairview and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro

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 Pittsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Holly Springs Town Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Holly Springs Town Hall

Holly Springs , NC
128 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.9/5 7 reviews City government office,Local government office
Town Hall Commons
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Town Hall Commons

Holly Springs , NC
242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

43 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

48 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 181.63 mi (292.3 km).

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#1 Fairview

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,684
Coordinates35.1384800, -80.5375700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord Highway (-80.537609, 35.138481)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.38 L · about $30.74
Round trip
$61.47
15.52 gal · 58.76 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.74 $61.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.37 $68.74
Premium $4.78 $37.08 $74.15
Diesel $5.62 $43.64 $87.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Greenville. The current time is 21:26:29.

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.