How far is Greenville, NC from Pittsboro, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Pittsboro, NC is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.9 miles (164 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.37 mi
02h 18m
Flight
101.92 mi
164.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.92 mi
Kilometers
164.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.37 mi
Kilometers
185.67 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-15T21:46
Arrive Pittsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Zebulon
NC

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From Greenville
57.6 mi
01h 09m
To Pittsboro
57.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Asheboro, Pittsboro

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    114 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
76.3 mi · 66%
US 64 West
22.4 mi · 19%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
4.26 mi · 4%
Dan K Moore Freeway
3.44 mi · 3%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
2.64 mi · 2%
Stantonsburg Road
2.49 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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
101.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
01h 09m from Greenville
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Pittsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Greenville and 57.8 miles from Pittsboro.

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

The direct path is about 101.9 miles (164 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zebulon

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

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

30 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

35 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Pittsboro. Straight-line distance: 101.92 mi (164.03 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates35.7201500, -79.1772400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Pittsboro (-79.17724, 35.72015)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $16.12
Round trip
$32.24
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.12 $32.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.03 $36.05
Premium $4.78 $19.45 $38.89
Diesel $5.62 $22.89 $45.78

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Pittsboro. The current time is 21:46:12.

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.