How far is Greenville, NC from Seven Lakes, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Seven Lakes, NC is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
154.03 mi
03h 06m
Flight
125.86 mi
202.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.86 mi
Kilometers
202.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.03 mi
Kilometers
247.89 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seven Lakes
Wed, May 13, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, May 13, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-05-13T17:17
Arrive Seven Lakes
Wed, May 13, 8:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
Raleigh
NC

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

From Greenville
76.9 mi
01h 33m
To Seven Lakes
77.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Seven Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Seven Lakes.

  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

    40.8 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Dan K Moore Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East, US 1, US 64 West: Raleigh, Wake Forest, Sanford, Asheboro

    1306 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro

    1910 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro

    1912 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro

    2072 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro

    615 ft · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    22 mi · 24 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto White Hill Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Courthouse Square

    152 m · 8 sec · Dowd Road

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Dowd Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Dowd Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Carthage Road

    930 ft · 26 sec · Carthage Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Seven Lakes Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Seven Lakes Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Dogwood Lane

    1900 ft · 1 min · Dogwood Lane

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Firetree Lane

    2119 ft · 2 min · Firetree Lane

  30. 30

    Turn right

    52 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Seven Lakes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
76.3 mi · 50%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
22 mi · 14%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.1 mi · 11%
Dowd Road
10.9 mi · 7%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 7%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
4.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

40.8 mi · 00h 44m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
125.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raleigh
01h 33m from Greenville
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Greenville and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seven Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Seven Lakes?

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Greenville and 77.1 miles from Seven Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Greenville and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seven Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Raleigh

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 Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 11.2 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

1 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

7 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

13 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

35 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Seven Lakes. Straight-line distance: 125.86 mi (202.55 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Seven Lakes

#2 Seven Lakes

Township in Moore County, North Carolina

Population4,888
Coordinates35.2784900, -79.5644800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Seven Lakes (-79.56448, 35.27849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.57 L · about $21.51
Round trip
$43.02
10.86 gal · 41.14 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.51 $43.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.05 $48.10
Premium $4.78 $25.94 $51.89
Diesel $5.62 $30.54 $61.08

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Seven Lakes. The current time is 17:17:12.

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.