How far is Half Moon, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Half Moon, NC to Greenville, NC is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.19 mi
01h 23m
Flight
54.61 mi
87.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.61 mi
Kilometers
87.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.19 mi
Kilometers
109.74 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Half Moon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Half Moon
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Half Moon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kinston
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Half Moon
33.2 mi
00h 41m
To Greenville
35 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Ramsey Road

    29 m · 6 sec · Ramsey Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gum Branch Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Franck Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Beulaville Highway

    108 m · 7 sec · Beulaville Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kinston Highway

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Kinston Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    106 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Goodman Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pink Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Pink Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East King Street

    2444 ft · 1 min · East King Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    61 m · 3 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    17 mi · 22 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 11 North: Winterville

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Evans Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Evans Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kinston Highway
22.9 mi · 34%
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
17 mi · 25%
NC 11 North
8.18 mi · 12%
Gum Branch Road
6.77 mi · 10%
South Evans Street
2.25 mi · 3%
Richlands Highway
2.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kinston Highway

Turn right onto Kinston Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinston
00h 41m from Half Moon
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Half Moon to Greenville?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Kinston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Half Moon and 35 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Greenville is Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Kinston

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

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

BUS

Kinston, NC

2 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

38 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

43 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

New Bern, NC

53 mi away
203 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Half Moon and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 54.61 mi (87.88 km).

Half Moon

#1 Half Moon

Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population8,352
Coordinates34.8260000, -77.4594100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramsey Road (-77.459417, 34.826069)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.78 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $5.62 $13.55 $27.11

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 Half Moon and Greenville. The current time is 00:44:39.

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.