How far is Greenville, NC from Hampstead, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Hampstead, NC is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
102.91 mi
02h 29m
Flight
88.2 mi
141.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.2 mi
Kilometers
141.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.91 mi
Kilometers
165.61 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampstead
Thu, May 7, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, May 7, 4:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-07T11:11
Arrive Hampstead
Thu, May 7, 1:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Richlands
NC

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

From Greenville
51.5 mi
01h 14m
To Hampstead
51.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
Hampstead Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Overnight
Using Burgaw as the closest live forecast in the Pender County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Evans Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto South Memorial Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Winterville Parkway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Winterville Parkway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    2453 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Queen Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Queen Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Richlands Road

    25.1 mi · 35 min · Richlands Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulaville Highway

    111 m · 13 sec · Beulaville Highway

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Richlands Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway

    24 mi · 33 min · Wilmington Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilmington Highway
32.1 mi · 31%
Richlands Road
25.1 mi · 24%
Winterville Parkway
24 mi · 23%
Richlands Highway
11.7 mi · 11%
Koonce Fork Road
3.16 mi · 3%
South Evans Street
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Richlands Road

Continue on Richlands Road

25.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richlands
01h 14m from Greenville
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Richlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Greenville and 51.4 miles from Hampstead.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampstead.

Stop Ideas Near Richlands

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

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

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

20 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

38 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

New Bern, NC

52 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

57 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 88.2 mi (141.94 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 Hampstead

Unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina

Population4,083
Coordinates34.3676700, -77.7105300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Hampstead (-77.71053, 34.36767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.76
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.38 $28.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.78 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $5.62 $20.42 $40.83

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Hampstead. The current time is 11:11:21.

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.