How far is Hillsborough, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Hillsborough, NC to Greenville, NC is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
119.64 mi
01h 55m
Flight
102.21 mi
164.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.21 mi
Kilometers
164.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.64 mi
Kilometers
192.55 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, May 31, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hillsborough
Sun, May 31, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsborough
2026-05-31T09:20
Arrive Greenville
Sun, May 31, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsborough
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Zebulon
NC

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From Hillsborough
59.8 mi
00h 57m
To Greenville
59.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West King Street

    29 m · 8 sec · West King Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Churton Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · South Churton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 86

    1 km · 1 min · State Highway 86

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    944 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 885 South, US 70 East: Raleigh

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Miami Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Miami Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Glenwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540: Wake Forest, RDU Airport

    649 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 540 East: Wake Forest

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Wake Expressway
90.3 mi · 75%
State Highway 86
13.1 mi · 11%
I 885 South
2.61 mi · 2%
New Raleigh Highway
2.58 mi · 2%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 2%
South Miami Boulevard
2.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
00h 57m from Hillsborough
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsborough and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 59.8 miles from Hillsborough and 59.9 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsborough and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Zebulon

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

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

30 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

35 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 102.21 mi (164.49 km).

Hillsborough

#1 Hillsborough

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

Population7,226
Coordinates36.0754200, -79.0997300
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: West King Street (-79.09973, 36.075387)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
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.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $16.72
Round trip
$33.43
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.72 $33.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.69 $37.38
Premium $4.78 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.62 $23.73 $47.47

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsborough and Greenville. The current time is 09:20:21.

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.