How far is Greenville, NC from Gibsonville, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Gibsonville, NC is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wake 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 Gibsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Gibsonville.
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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
29.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road
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Turn right onto Horton Road
2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road
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Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road
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Take the ramp right
1943 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Elon
1903 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto University Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · University Drive
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Turn left onto Westbrook Avenue
3241 ft · 2 min · Westbrook Avenue
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Continue on Alamance Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Alamance Street
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Turn right onto Springwood Avenue
39 m · 9 sec · Springwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Burke Street
960 ft · 27 sec · Burke Street
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Continue on Burke Street
17 m · 2 sec · Burke Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burke Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Gibsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Miami Boulevard
Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Rain Showers Likely near Gibsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Gibsonville?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Greenville and 70.8 miles from Gibsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Rain Showers Likely near Gibsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Knightdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Gibsonville. Straight-line distance: 126.51 mi (203.6 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 Gibsonville
Town in Alamance and Guilford county, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.1056900, -79.5422500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibsonville (-79.54225, 36.10569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.06 | $56.13 |
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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