How far is Greenville, NC from Williamston, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Williamston, NC is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Williamston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Williamston.
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Start on South Summit Street
137 m · 25 sec · South Summit Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2536 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Greene Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Greene Street
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Turn right onto North Memorial Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Prison Camp Road
10 mi · 17 min · Prison Camp Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3000 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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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 Williamston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Prison Camp Road
Turn right onto Prison Camp Road
9.97 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Partly Sunny near Williamston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Williamston?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Robersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Greenville and 13.7 miles from Williamston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Partly Sunny near Williamston.
Stop Ideas Near Robersonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Town Hall
City of Greenville, NC
Williamston Water Collection
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robersonville.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Williamston. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.87 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 Williamston
City in North Carolina
| Population | 5,129 |
| Coordinates | 35.8546000, -77.0555100 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamston (-77.05551, 35.8546)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
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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