How far is Greenville, NC from Louisburg, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Louisburg, NC is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
84.21 mi
01h 37m
Flight
62.21 mi
100.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.21 mi
Kilometers
100.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.21 mi
Kilometers
135.53 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T23:50
Arrive Louisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Sims
NC

Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Greenville
42.1 mi
00h 49m
To Louisburg
42.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Business West, NC 96: Zebulon, Oxford

    922 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Arendell Avenue

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North Arendell Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Zebulon Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Louisburg Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Louisburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on US 401

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US 401

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    87 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Nash Street

    13 m · 2 sec · West Nash Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Nash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
56.8 mi · 67%
Zebulon Road
9.26 mi · 11%
US 401
7.6 mi · 9%
Louisburg Road
3.85 mi · 5%
Stantonsburg Road
2.49 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

32.8 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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sims
00h 49m from Greenville
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Louisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Sims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Greenville and 42.1 miles from Louisburg.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sims

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

14 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

31 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

32 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

43 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Louisburg. Straight-line distance: 62.21 mi (100.11 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Louisburg

Town in Franklin County, North Carolina

Population3,694
Coordinates36.0990400, -78.3011100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Louisburg (-78.30111, 36.09904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $11.76
Round trip
$23.53
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.76 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.78 $14.19 $28.38
Diesel $5.62 $16.70 $33.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Louisburg. The current time is 23:50:29.

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.