How far is Hillsborough, NC from City of Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Hillsborough, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
City in Pike County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough and City of Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and City of Greenville.
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Start on West King Street
29 m · 8 sec · West King Street
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Turn right onto South Churton Street
1868 ft · 1 min · South Churton Street
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Turn left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 86
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 86
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Take the ramp left
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 885 South, US 70 East: Raleigh
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Miami Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Miami Boulevard
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Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway
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Continue on Glenwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540: Wake Forest, RDU Airport
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 540 East: Wake Forest
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
21.2 mi · 23 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Arlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1860 ft · 35 sec · South Evans Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Evans Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsborough and City of Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northern Wake Expressway
Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsborough and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsborough to City of Greenville?
The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Hillsborough and 59.8 miles from City of Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsborough and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Zebulon
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 Zebulon.
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North Carolina State Fair station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 102.05 mi (164.24 km).
#1 Hillsborough
Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,226 |
| Coordinates | 36.0754200, -79.0997300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 84,554 |
| Coordinates | 35.5958600, -77.3764000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $3.75 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $17.81 | $35.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $24.08 | $48.15 |
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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