How far is Greenville, NC from Raeford, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Raeford, NC is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
136.22 mi
02h 42m
Flight
113.49 mi
182.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.49 mi
Kilometers
182.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.22 mi
Kilometers
219.22 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raeford
Wed, May 13, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, May 13, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-12T23:16
Arrive Raeford
Wed, May 13, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Smithfield
NC

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

From Greenville
68 mi
01h 21m
To Raeford
68.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 13 North: Newton Grove, Fort Bragg

    2093 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 13 North: Newton Grove

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Road

    1067 ft · 14 sec · Goldsboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville

    1611 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford

    106 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Raeford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Fayetteville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Edinborough Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
93.4 mi · 69%
Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 16%
Fayetteville Road
8.48 mi · 6%
South Raeford Road
2.65 mi · 2%
Stantonsburg Road
2.49 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Merge slight left

57.5 mi · 01h 06m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithfield
01h 21m from Greenville
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Greenville and 68.2 miles from Raeford.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Raeford.

Stop Ideas Near Smithfield

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

6 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

36 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Wilson

46 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Raeford. Straight-line distance: 113.49 mi (182.65 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Raeford

City in North Carolina

Population4,956
Coordinates34.9810000, -79.2242000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Raeford (-79.2242, 34.981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.30 $42.61
Premium $4.78 $22.98 $45.96
Diesel $5.62 $27.05 $54.10

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Raeford. The current time is 23:16:40.

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.