How far is Greenville, NC from Oak Ridge, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Oak Ridge, NC is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.77 mi
03h 25m
Flight
151.82 mi
244.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.82 mi
Kilometers
244.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.77 mi
Kilometers
274.83 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Ridge
Sun, May 24, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, May 24, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-24T03:24
Arrive Oak Ridge
Sun, May 24, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Raleigh
NC

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

From Greenville
85.3 mi
01h 42m
To Oak Ridge
85.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Oak Ridge.

  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

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 68: High Point, Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 68 North: Piedmont Triad International Airport

    98 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 68

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 68

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Miami Boulevard
68.4 mi · 40%
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 37%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 68
6.73 mi · 4%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
Rolesville Road
2.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Miami Boulevard

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Raleigh
01h 42m from Greenville
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Patchy Fog near Oak Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Oak Ridge?

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Greenville and 85.5 miles from Oak Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Patchy Fog near Oak Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near West Raleigh

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 13.3 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Creedmoor Police Department

Creedmoor , NC
Creedmoor City Hall, 111 Masonic St, Creedmoor, NC 27522
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Police department,Fire station,Police

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Raleigh.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

2 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

4 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

10 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

32 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Oak Ridge. Straight-line distance: 151.82 mi (244.33 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Oak Ridge

#2 Oak Ridge

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

Population7,126
Coordinates36.1734700, -79.9889300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Oak Ridge (-79.98893, 36.17347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $23.88
Round trip
$47.77
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.88 $47.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.71 $53.41
Premium $4.78 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.62 $33.91 $67.83

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Oak Ridge. The current time is 03:24:41.

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.