How far is Greenville, NC from Oxford, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Oxford, NC is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
102.06 mi
02h 08m
Flight
83.75 mi
134.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.75 mi
Kilometers
134.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.06 mi
Kilometers
164.25 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T19:05
Arrive Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Bailey
NC

Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States

From Greenville
51 mi
01h 04m
To Oxford
51.1 mi
01h 04m

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
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Zebulon Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Zebulon Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Zebulon Road

    40 m · 2 sec · Zebulon Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Zebulon Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Zebulon Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1568 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto College Street

    1948 ft · 33 sec · College Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1298 ft · 22 sec · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    14.6 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Hillsboro Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillsboro Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
56.8 mi · 56%
Zebulon Road
15.5 mi · 15%
Park Avenue
9.22 mi · 9%
Stantonsburg Road
2.49 mi · 2%
West 10th Street
0.66 mi · 1%
North Arendell Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bailey
01h 04m from Greenville
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Bailey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Greenville and 51.1 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Bailey

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

20 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

31 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

34 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

46 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 83.75 mi (134.79 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Oxford

City in North Carolina, United States

Population8,905
Coordinates36.3107000, -78.5908300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Oxford (-78.59083, 36.3107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.94 $31.89
Premium $4.78 $17.20 $34.40
Diesel $5.62 $20.25 $40.49

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Oxford. The current time is 19:05:49.

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.