How far is Greenville, NC from River Road, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to River Road, NC is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Pitt County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and River Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and River Road.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Greene Street
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1389 ft · 36 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Brown Street
931 ft · 26 sec · North Brown Street
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Turn left onto Park Drive
2677 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Continue on Captain Patrick "Oly" Olsen Memorial Bridge
139 m · 11 sec · Captain Patrick "Oly" Olsen Memorial Bridge
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Continue on River Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Ross Road
78 m · 11 sec · Ross Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and River Road.
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.
North Greene Street
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18.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near River Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to River Road?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grimesland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Greenville and 13.7 miles from River Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near River Road.
Stop Ideas Near Grimesland
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 Grimesland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and River Road. Straight-line distance: 22.34 mi (35.95 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 Road
Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,394 |
| Coordinates | 35.5068300, -76.9907800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Road (-76.99078, 35.50683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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