How far is Hampstead, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Hampstead, NC to Greenville, NC is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
105.45 mi
02h 03m
Flight
88.2 mi
141.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.2 mi
Kilometers
141.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.45 mi
Kilometers
169.7 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, May 7, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in Hampstead
Thu, May 7, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampstead
2026-05-07T10:52
Arrive Greenville
Thu, May 7, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampstead
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
Richlands
NC

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

From Hampstead
51.8 mi
01h 01m
To Greenville
53.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampstead Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Overnight
Using Burgaw as the closest live forecast in the Pender County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    29.3 mi · 41 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    2044 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Richlands Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Koonce Fork Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    23 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kinston Highway

    22.6 mi · 31 min · Kinston Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    106 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Goodman Road

  11. 11

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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Pink Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East King Street

    2444 ft · 1 min · East King Street

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 11 North: Winterville

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Evans Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Evans Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kinston Highway
22.6 mi · 21%
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
17 mi · 16%
Richlands Highway
10.5 mi · 10%
NC 11 North
8.18 mi · 8%
Koonce Fork Road
3.36 mi · 3%
South Evans Street
2.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

29.3 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richlands
01h 01m from Hampstead
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampstead and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Richlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Hampstead and 53.7 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampstead and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Richlands

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

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

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

20 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

38 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

New Bern, NC

52 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

57 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 88.2 mi (141.94 km).

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#1 Hampstead

Unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina

Population4,083
Coordinates34.3676700, -77.7105300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: US 17 (-77.71049, 34.36764)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.47
7.44 gal · 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.73 $29.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.48 $32.95
Premium $4.78 $17.77 $35.55
Diesel $5.62 $20.92 $41.84

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampstead and Greenville. The current time is 10:52:36.

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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.