How far is Greenville, NC from Rural Hall, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Rural Hall, NC is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.78 mi
03h 45m
Flight
169.4 mi
272.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.4 mi
Kilometers
272.63 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.78 mi
Kilometers
302.2 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rural Hall
Mon, Apr 20, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Mon, Apr 20, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-20T01:51
Arrive Rural Hall
Mon, Apr 20, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Durham
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

From Greenville
93.8 mi
01h 52m
To Rural Hall
94 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Rural Hall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Rural Hall.

  1. 1

    Start on South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 53 sec · South Summit Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street

    1500 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1907 ft · 55 sec · South Evans Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on John P East Memorial Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 74 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 66

    2199 ft · 57 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · University Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bethania Rural Hall Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Bethania Rural Hall Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethania Rural Hall Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Rural Hall.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 38%
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 33%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 8%
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
10.4 mi · 6%
Salem Parkway
6.54 mi · 3%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Miami Boulevard

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
169.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
01h 52m from Greenville
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Rural Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Rural Hall?

The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Greenville and 94 miles from Rural Hall.

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

The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Rural Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Durham

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 Durham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 8.4 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 8.2 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Carrboro Town Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Carrboro Town Hall

Carrboro , NC
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City Hall
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

1 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

25 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

34 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Rural Hall. Straight-line distance: 169.4 mi (272.63 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Rural Hall

#2 Rural Hall

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,299
Coordinates36.2404200, -80.2933800
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Rural Hall (-80.29338, 36.24042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.08 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.52
13.26 gal · 50.16 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.26 $52.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.36 $58.73
Premium $4.78 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.62 $37.29 $74.57

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Rural Hall. The current time is 01:51:57.

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.