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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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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and 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
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on West 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street
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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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zebulon.
Raleigh Union Station
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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 Greenville. Straight-line distance: 102.21 mi (164.49 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 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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