How far is Greenville, NC from Southport, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Southport, NC is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Southport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Southport.
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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
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Evans Street
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Turn slight right onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest
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Turn slight left onto South Memorial Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Continue on Winterville Parkway
23.5 mi · 31 min · Winterville Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2453 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Old Pink Hill Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Continue on State Highway 11
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on NC 11
1.3 km · 1 min · NC 11
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Continue on North Kinston Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Kinston Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Front Street
9 mi · 13 min · North Front Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Jackson Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left
1516 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 140 West, US 17 South: Shallote, Myrtle Beach
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
3.9 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway East
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Take the exit slight left
11.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue on River Road Southeast
3.4 mi · 5 min · River Road Southeast
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Turn left onto North Howe Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Howe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Howe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Southport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Jackson Street
Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Greenville and Mostly Cloudy near Southport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Southport?
The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Greenevers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Greenville and 72.8 miles from Southport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Greenville and Mostly Cloudy near Southport.
Stop Ideas Near Greenevers
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 Greenevers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Southport. Straight-line distance: 122.6 mi (197.3 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 Southport
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,088 |
| Coordinates | 33.9215600, -78.0202700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southport (-78.02027, 33.92156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
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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