How far is Greenville, NC from Goldsboro, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Goldsboro, NC is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.74 mi
01h 04m
Flight
38.59 mi
62.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.59 mi
Kilometers
62.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.74 mi
Kilometers
72.01 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goldsboro
Sat, May 30, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sat, May 30, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-30T07:00
Arrive Goldsboro
Sat, May 30, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Snow Hill
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

From Greenville
22.4 mi
00h 32m
To Goldsboro
22.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto South Memorial Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dickinson Avenue

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Dickinson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kingold Boulevard

    13.2 mi · 19 min · Kingold Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Raleigh, US-70 West

    1903 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Bypass

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2236 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North William Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North William Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Ash Street

    24 m · 3 sec · East Ash Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingold Boulevard
13.2 mi · 30%
Dickinson Avenue
9.47 mi · 21%
Goldsboro Bypass
4.56 mi · 10%
North William Street
3.07 mi · 7%
West 10th Street
0.66 mi · 1%
South Memorial Drive
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kingold Boulevard

Turn right onto Kingold Boulevard

13.2 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Hill
00h 32m from Greenville
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goldsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Snow Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Greenville and 22.4 miles from Goldsboro.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goldsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Hill

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

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

BUS

Kinston, NC

25 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

27 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

33 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Wilson

37 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Goldsboro. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.11 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Goldsboro

City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States

Population34,447
Coordinates35.3848800, -77.9927700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Goldsboro (-77.99277, 35.38488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.00 $14.00
Premium $4.78 $7.55 $15.10
Diesel $5.62 $8.89 $17.77

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Goldsboro. The current time is 07:00:07.

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.