How far is Holly Ridge, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Holly Ridge, NC to Greenville, NC is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
95.62 mi
01h 49m
Flight
77.93 mi
125.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.93 mi
Kilometers
125.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.62 mi
Kilometers
153.88 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, May 30, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Holly Ridge
Sat, May 30, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Ridge
2026-05-30T12:49
Arrive Greenville
Sat, May 30, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Ridge
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
Pink Hill
NC

Township in Lenoir County, North Carolina

From Holly Ridge
45.4 mi
00h 54m
To Greenville
50.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Holly Ridge Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Saturday
Using Ogden as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Ridge and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilmington Highway

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Wilmington Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit left

    2044 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Richlands Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Koonce Fork Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    23 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Kinston Highway

    22.6 mi · 31 min · Kinston Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    106 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Goodman Road

  10. 10

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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Pink Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East King Street

    2444 ft · 1 min · East King Street

  12. 12

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

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

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 11 North: Winterville

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South Evans Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Evans Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Ridge 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kinston Highway
22.6 mi · 24%
Wilmington Highway
20.9 mi · 22%
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
17 mi · 18%
Richlands Highway
10.5 mi · 11%
NC 11 North
8.18 mi · 9%
Koonce Fork Road
3.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kinston Highway

Turn left onto Kinston Highway

22.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pink Hill
00h 54m from Holly Ridge
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holly Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Ridge to Greenville?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Pink Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Holly Ridge and 50.2 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holly Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Pink Hill

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

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

BUS

Kinston, NC

26 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

45 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

New Bern, NC

65 mi away
203 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Ridge and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 77.93 mi (125.41 km).

Holly Ridge

#1 Holly Ridge

City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,092
Coordinates34.4954400, -77.5549700
Altitude19
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 (-77.554826, 34.495299)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.93 $29.85
Premium $4.78 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.62 $18.95 $37.91

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Ridge and Greenville. The current time is 12:49:33.

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.