How far is Greenville, NC from Plymouth, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Plymouth, NC is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
49.5 mi
01h 11m
Flight
38.84 mi
62.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.84 mi
Kilometers
62.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.5 mi
Kilometers
79.66 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-19T05:09
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Washington
NC

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

From Greenville
24.7 mi
00h 35m
To Plymouth
24.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Summit Street

    137 m · 25 sec · South Summit Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Greene Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    96 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Wharton Station Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Wharton Station Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    733 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    545 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    677 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    57 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn uturn

    58 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Greene Street
13.6 mi · 27%
Wharton Station Road
4.32 mi · 9%
Washington Street
0.59 mi · 1%
East 1st Street
0.48 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.13 mi
South Summit Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.9 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 35m from Greenville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Greenville and 24.8 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

BUS

Greenville, NC

30 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

New Bern, NC

49 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

59 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Havelock, NC

74 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 38.84 mi (62.51 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Plymouth

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,332
Coordinates35.8668300, -76.7485600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Plymouth (-76.74856, 35.86683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.75 $15.50
Premium $4.78 $8.36 $16.72
Diesel $5.62 $9.84 $19.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Plymouth. The current time is 05:09:11.

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.