How far is Greenville, NC from Washington, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Washington, NC is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.27 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.24 mi
29.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.24 mi
Kilometers
29.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.27 mi
Kilometers
35.84 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-23T16:10
Arrive Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grimesland
NC

Township in Pitt County, North Carolina

From Greenville
11.1 mi
00h 16m
To Washington
11.1 mi
00h 16m

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
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Summit Street

    137 m · 25 sec · South Summit Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Greene Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Greene Street
19.3 mi · 87%
East 1st Street
0.48 mi · 2%
South Summit Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

North Greene Street

Continue straight

17.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grimesland
00h 16m from Greenville
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grimesland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Greenville and 11.1 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grimesland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grimesland, 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 Grimesland.

BUS

Greenville, NC

17 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

Kinston, NC

50 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

New Bern, NC

53 mi away
203 South Front Street
RAIL

Wilson

67 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Washington. Straight-line distance: 18.24 mi (29.35 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Washington

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

Population9,487
Coordinates35.5465500, -77.0521700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Washington (-77.05217, 35.54655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.45 $6.91
Premium $4.78 $3.73 $7.45
Diesel $5.62 $4.39 $8.77

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 Washington. The current time is 16:10:17.

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.