How far is Greenville, NC from Spindale, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Spindale, NC is about 302 miles (486 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (414 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.96 mi
06h 03m
Flight
257.28 mi
414.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.28 mi
Kilometers
414.05 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.96 mi
Kilometers
485.96 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spindale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Spindale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Greensboro
NC

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

From Greenville
150.8 mi
03h 01m
To Spindale
151.2 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Spindale.

  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 left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Morganton, Rutherfordton

    1262 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Burkemont Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Burkemont Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Rutherford Road

    27.9 mi · 39 min · Rutherford Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spindale Street

    1803 ft · 50 sec · Spindale Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spindale Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
103 mi · 34%
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 24%
John P East Memorial Highway
62.6 mi · 21%
Rutherford Road
27.9 mi · 9%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 5%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

103 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
257.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
03h 01m from Greenville
Leave By
11:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Spindale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Spindale?

The road trip is about 302 miles (486 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.8 miles from Greenville and 151.2 miles from Spindale.

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

The direct path is about 257.2 miles (414 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.18 one way or $84.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Spindale.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Spindale. Straight-line distance: 257.28 mi (414.05 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Spindale

#2 Spindale

City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,175
Coordinates35.3601200, -81.9292700
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Spindale (-81.92927, 35.36012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.33 L · about $42.18
Round trip
$84.37
21.3 gal · 80.66 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.18 $84.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.17 $94.34
Premium $4.78 $50.89 $101.77
Diesel $5.62 $59.90 $119.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Spindale. The current time is 04:10:57.

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.