How far is Greenville, NC from Troy, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Troy, NC is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.73 mi
03h 28m
Flight
143.31 mi
230.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.31 mi
Kilometers
230.63 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.73 mi
Kilometers
274.76 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
West Raleigh
NC

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

From Greenville
85.3 mi
01h 44m
To Troy
85.4 mi
01h 44m

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
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    27.6 mi · 40 min · McReynolds Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Page Street

    846 ft · 24 sec · Page Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Biscoe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Biscoe Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Main Street

    2323 ft · 59 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
76.3 mi · 45%
McReynolds Street
27.7 mi · 16%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
22 mi · 13%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.1 mi · 10%
White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 6%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
4.26 mi · 2%
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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
143.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Raleigh
01h 44m from Greenville
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

West Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Greenville and 85.4 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West 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 West Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 9.6 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
Town of Cary
Meeting point 6.2 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

2 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

4 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

10 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

32 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Troy. Straight-line distance: 143.31 mi (230.63 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Troy

City in North Carolina, United States

Population3,293
Coordinates35.3584700, -79.8944900
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Troy (-79.89449, 35.35847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $23.88
Round trip
$47.77
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.88 $47.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.71 $53.41
Premium $4.78 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.62 $33.91 $67.83

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 Troy. The current time is 02:29:52.

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.