How far is Greenville, NC from Red Oak, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Red Oak, NC is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
51.84 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.2 mi
67.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.2 mi
Kilometers
67.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.84 mi
Kilometers
83.43 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Oak
Sat, May 30, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sat, May 30, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-30T05:34
Arrive Red Oak
Sat, May 30, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Princeville
NC

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Greenville
25.9 mi
00h 33m
To Red Oak
25.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Red Oak.

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Memorial Drive

    13.4 mi · 17 min · North Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 43 North, NC 48

    1472 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Benvenue Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Benvenue Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dortches Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Dortches Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Red Oak Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Red Oak Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oak Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
40.3 mi · 78%
Dortches Boulevard
3.91 mi · 8%
North Greene Street
2.31 mi · 4%
Benvenue Road
2.27 mi · 4%
Red Oak Boulevard
1.82 mi · 4%
East 1st Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

27 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeville
00h 33m from Greenville
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenville and Partly Cloudy near Red Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Red Oak?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Princeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Greenville and 25.9 miles from Red Oak.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenville and Partly Cloudy near Red Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Princeville

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 Princeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Historic Town Hall

Bethel , NC
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Town of Tarboro
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

Town of Tarboro

Tarboro , NC
500 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

25 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

34 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Wilson

39 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

69 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Red Oak. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.91 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Red Oak

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

Population3,492
Coordinates36.0384900, -77.9063700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Red Oak (-77.90637, 36.03849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $7.25
Round trip
$14.50
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.25 $14.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.11 $16.21
Premium $4.78 $8.74 $17.49
Diesel $5.62 $10.29 $20.58

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Red Oak. The current time is 05:34:40.

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.