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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Summit Street
137 m · 25 sec · South Summit Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2536 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Greene Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Greene Street
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Turn right onto North Memorial Drive
13.4 mi · 17 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 43 North, NC 48
1472 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Benvenue Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Benvenue Road
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Continue on Dortches Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Dortches Boulevard
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Continue on Red Oak Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Red Oak Boulevard
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Red Oak. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.91 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Oak
City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.0384900, -77.9063700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oak (-77.90637, 36.03849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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