How far is Greenville, NC from Pinehurst, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Pinehurst, NC is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
151.53 mi
03h 00m
Flight
121.89 mi
196.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.89 mi
Kilometers
196.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.53 mi
Kilometers
243.86 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-23T08:08
Arrive Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Knightdale
NC

City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Greenville
75.7 mi
01h 30m
To Pinehurst
75.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.8 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Dan K Moore Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East, US 1, US 64 West: Raleigh, Wake Forest, Sanford, Asheboro

    1306 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro

    1910 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro

    1912 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro

    2072 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro

    615 ft · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    22 mi · 24 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto White Hill Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midland Road

    105 m · 12 sec · Midland Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Midland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Midland Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Field Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Field Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Cherokee Road East

    1673 ft · 46 sec · Cherokee Road East

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Chinquapin Road

    89 m · 9 sec · Chinquapin Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chinquapin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
76.3 mi · 50%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
22 mi · 14%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.1 mi · 11%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 7%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
4.26 mi · 3%
Dan K Moore Freeway
3.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

40.8 mi · 00h 44m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knightdale
01h 30m from Greenville
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Greenville and 75.8 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Knightdale

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 Knightdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 11.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 13.3 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 4.1 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

15 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

27 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

34 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 121.89 mi (196.17 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

Population15,752
Coordinates35.1954300, -79.4694800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Pinehurst (-79.46948, 35.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.38
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.19 $42.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.70 $47.39
Premium $4.78 $25.56 $51.12
Diesel $5.62 $30.09 $60.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Pinehurst. The current time is 08:08:40.

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.