How far is Hudson, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Hudson, NC to Greenville, NC is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.57 mi
04h 18m
Flight
232.18 mi
373.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.18 mi
Kilometers
373.65 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.57 mi
Kilometers
437.05 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Haw River
NC

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

From Hudson
134.2 mi
02h 09m
To Greenville
137.3 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Main Street

    1286 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Valley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cedar Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pine Mountain Road

    2254 ft · 47 sec · Pine Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hickory Boulevard

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Hickory Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clement Boulevard Northwest

    159 m · 17 sec · Clement Boulevard Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Lenoir Road

    2439 ft · 53 sec · Old Lenoir Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 11th Street Northwest

    891 ft · 18 sec · 11th Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Drive Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    1638 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    837 ft · 19 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    797 ft · 25 sec · 4th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
87.8 mi · 32%
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 28%
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 27%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 4%
Hickory Boulevard
9.17 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

Merge slight left

86.2 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
232.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
02h 09m from Hudson
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 04h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Hudson and 137.3 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.95 one way or $75.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 232.18 mi (373.65 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in North Carolina

Population3,703
Coordinates35.8484600, -81.4959300
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-81.495954, 35.848447)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.28 L · about $37.95
Round trip
$75.89
19.16 gal · 72.56 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.95 $75.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.43 $84.86
Premium $4.78 $45.77 $91.55
Diesel $5.62 $53.88 $107.76

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Greenville. The current time is 01:09:40.

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.