How far is Greenville, NC from Benson, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Benson, NC is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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.
Town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Benson.
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Start on South Summit Street
1161 ft · 53 sec · South Summit Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street
1500 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1907 ft · 55 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on John P East Memorial Highway
32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 50, NC 242: Benson, Newton Grove
1191 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2874 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Wall Street
5 m · 1 sec · North Wall Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wall Street
17 m · 2 sec · North Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Benson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John P East Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 Greenville and Sunny near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Benson?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Lucama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Greenville and 40.2 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Lucama
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 Lucama.
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Benson. Straight-line distance: 68.39 mi (110.06 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.3821100, -78.5486200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-78.54862, 35.38211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
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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