How far is Franklin, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Franklin, NC to Greenville, NC is about 397.1 miles (639.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340 miles (547.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Greenville.
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Start on Iotla Street
55 m · 10 sec · Iotla Street
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Continue on Phillips Street
108 m · 23 sec · Phillips Street
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Turn left onto East Palmer Street
1534 ft · 44 sec · East Palmer Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Sylva Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Sylva Road
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Continue on Sylva Highway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Sylva Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1954 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
25.3 mi · 33 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
184.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on West 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
964 ft · 23 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 Franklin and Greenville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
184 mi · 03h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Greenville?
The road trip is about 397.1 miles (639.1 km) and usually takes 06h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bermuda Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.3 miles from Franklin and 199.8 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340 miles (547.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.49 one way or $110.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Bermuda Run
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 Bermuda Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 340.03 mi (547.23 km).
#1 Franklin
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,121 |
| Coordinates | 35.1823200, -83.3815400 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| 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: 639 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 57m |
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 | $3.96 | $55.49 | $110.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $62.05 | $124.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $66.94 | $133.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $78.79 | $157.58 |
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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