How far is Greenville, NC from Spring Lake, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Spring Lake, NC is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Spring Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Spring Lake.
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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
1907 ft · 55 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on John P East Memorial Highway
32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
57.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 13 North: Newton Grove, Fort Bragg
2093 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13 North: Newton Grove
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Road
1067 ft · 14 sec · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
11.7 mi · 14 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210: Murchison Road, Spring Lake
1059 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Murchison Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lillington Highway
9 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Spring Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John P East Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
57.5 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Spring Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Spring Lake?
The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Micro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Greenville and 58.7 miles from Spring Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Spring Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Micro
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 Micro.
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Goldsboro, NC
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 95.56 mi (153.79 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 Spring Lake
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 11,980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1679400, -78.9728100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Lake (-78.97281, 35.16794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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