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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest
2815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wade Avenue, Hillsborough Street
957 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carter-Finley Stadium, PNC Arena
2338 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wade Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
15.5 mi · 18 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 54 East: Durham
1357 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Raleigh Road
3 mi · 6 min · Raleigh Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 15, US 501: Carrboro, Pittsboro
697 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Fordham Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · North Fordham Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Merritt Mill Road
601 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Merritt Mill Road
774 ft · 21 sec · Merritt Mill Road
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Turn right onto South Greensboro Street
689 ft · 18 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Greensboro Street
29 m · 2 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Greensboro Street
2454 ft · 1 min · South Greensboro Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
865 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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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.
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 right
40 mi · 00h 43m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlesex.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Carrboro. Straight-line distance: 97.99 mi (157.7 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 Carrboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 21,239 |
| Coordinates | 35.9101400, -79.0752900 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrboro (-79.07529, 35.91014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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