How far is Greenville, NC from Nashville, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Nashville, NC is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Nashville.
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Start on South Summit Street
137 m · 25 sec · South Summit Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2536 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Greene Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Greene Street
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Turn right onto North Memorial Drive
13.4 mi · 17 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right
1187 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1052 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right
1154 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue
2852 ft · 50 sec · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on East Washington Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Alston Street
12 m · 2 sec · North Alston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Alston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Nashville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
34.8 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Nashville?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 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?
Princeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Greenville and 26.7 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 $7.49 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 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 Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Princeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 41.87 mi (67.38 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 Nashville
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,572 |
| Coordinates | 35.9746000, -77.9655400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-77.96554, 35.9746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
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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