How far is Greenville, NC from Bethlehem, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Bethlehem, NC is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
255.27 mi
05h 05m
Flight
221.53 mi
356.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.53 mi
Kilometers
356.52 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.27 mi
Kilometers
410.82 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-14T19:46
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Haw River
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Greenville
127.4 mi
02h 32m
To Bethlehem
127.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 53 sec · South Summit Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street

    1500 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1907 ft · 55 sec · South Evans Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Tate Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Tate Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto McDonald Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · McDonald Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on 24th Street Northeast

    2113 ft · 51 sec · 24th Street Northeast

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto 29th Avenue Drive Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 29th Avenue Drive Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 16th Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 16th Street Northeast

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Telephone Exchange Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Telephone Exchange Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Telephone Exchange Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
75.9 mi · 30%
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 28%
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 25%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 6%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

75.9 mi · 01h 26m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
221.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
02h 32m from Greenville
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Greenville and 127.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.69 one way or $71.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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 Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 221.53 mi (356.52 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8256900, -81.3070300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Bethlehem (-81.30703, 35.82569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.1 L · about $35.69
Round trip
$71.38
18.02 gal · 68.2 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.69 $71.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.91 $79.81
Premium $4.78 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.62 $50.67 $101.34

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Bethlehem. The current time is 19:46:15.

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.