How far is Greenville, NC from Carrboro, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Carrboro, NC is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.34 mi
02h 16m
Flight
97.99 mi
157.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.99 mi
Kilometers
157.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.34 mi
Kilometers
182.4 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-17T19:53
Arrive Carrboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Middlesex
NC

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

From Greenville
56.6 mi
01h 08m
To Carrboro
56.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest

    2815 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Wade Avenue, Hillsborough Street

    957 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Carter-Finley Stadium, PNC Arena

    2338 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Wade Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Wade Avenue

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 54 East: Durham

    1357 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Raleigh Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Raleigh Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 15, US 501: Carrboro, Pittsboro

    697 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North Fordham Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · North Fordham Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Merritt Mill Road

    601 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Merritt Mill Road

    774 ft · 21 sec · Merritt Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Greensboro Street

    689 ft · 18 sec · South Greensboro Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Greensboro Street

    29 m · 2 sec · South Greensboro Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Greensboro Street

    2454 ft · 1 min · South Greensboro Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    865 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
72.8 mi · 64%
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
15.5 mi · 14%
I-440 West
9.62 mi · 8%
North Fordham Boulevard
3.02 mi · 3%
Raleigh Road
2.98 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
2.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

40 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 08m from Greenville
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Carrboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Greenville and 56.7 miles from Carrboro.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Carrboro.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, 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 Middlesex.

RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

30 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Carrboro. Straight-line distance: 97.99 mi (157.7 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Carrboro

#2 Carrboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population21,239
Coordinates35.9101400, -79.0752900
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Carrboro (-79.07529, 35.91014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.14 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8 gal · 30.28 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.78 $19.11 $38.22
Diesel $5.62 $22.50 $44.99

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Carrboro. The current time is 19:53:44.

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.