How far is Greenville, NC from River Bend, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to River Bend, NC is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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.
Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and River Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and River Bend.
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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
1194 ft · 50 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Cotanche Street
1956 ft · 47 sec · Cotanche Street
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Continue on Charles Boulevard
4.6 mi · 8 min · Charles Boulevard
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Main Street
108 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Weyerhaeuser Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Weyerhaeuser Road
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Continue on Washington Post Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Washington Post Road
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South Glenburnie Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Glenburnie Road
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shoreline Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shoreline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and River Bend.
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.
Charles Boulevard
Continue straight
22.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Greenville and Sunny near River Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to River Bend?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Vanceboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Greenville and 24.2 miles from River Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Greenville and Sunny near River Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Vanceboro
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 Vanceboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and River Bend. Straight-line distance: 39.54 mi (63.64 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 River Bend
City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,006 |
| Coordinates | 35.0690500, -77.1469000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Bend (-77.1469, 35.06905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
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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