How far is Greenville, NC from Red Springs, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Red Springs, NC is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 45m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Red Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Red Springs.
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Start on South Summit Street
1161 ft · 53 sec · South Summit Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street
1500 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1907 ft · 55 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on John P East Memorial Highway
32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
17 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North
2238 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Parkton Road
2334 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Leeper Road
68 m · 5 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
760 ft · 13 sec · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leeper Road
25 m · 2 sec · Leeper Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leeper Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Leeper Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto David Parnell Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · David Parnell Street
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Continue on North Fayetteville Street
8 mi · 12 min · North Fayetteville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Red Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John P East Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Red Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Red Springs?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Greenville and 69 miles from Red Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Red Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Oaks.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Goldsboro, NC
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Red Springs. Straight-line distance: 116.41 mi (187.35 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 Springs
City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,237 |
| Coordinates | 34.8151600, -79.1830900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Springs (-79.18309, 34.81516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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