How far is Greenville, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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.
Flight 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 01h 27m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and West Raleigh.
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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
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest
2815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave
1095 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · New Bern Avenue
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Continue on East Edenton Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Edenton Street
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Continue on Hillsborough Street
2681 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street
12 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
2435 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
26 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn right onto Enterprise Street
13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and West Raleigh.
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 right
40 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Patchy Fog near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Sims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Greenville and 45 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Patchy Fog near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Sims
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 Sims.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 73.79 mi (118.76 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 West Raleigh
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 338,759 |
| Coordinates | 35.7868200, -78.6638900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.60 | $27.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
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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