How far is Greenville, NC from Wilson, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Wilson, NC is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Greene County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Wilson.
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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
26 mi · 28 min · John P East Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on M.L.K. Jr Parkway
1423 ft · 29 sec · M.L.K. Jr Parkway
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Continue on Nash Street East
974 ft · 20 sec · Nash Street East
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Continue on Hines Street Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hines Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hines Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Wilson.
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
Continue on John P East Memorial Highway
26 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Wilson?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Walstonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Greenville and 17.9 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Walstonburg
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 Walstonburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 31.73 mi (51.06 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 Wilson
County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 49,643 |
| Coordinates | 35.7212700, -77.9155400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-77.91554, 35.72127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
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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