How far is Kinston, NC from City of Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Kinston, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kinston and City of Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinston and City of Greenville.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walls Street
96 m · 16 sec · Walls Street
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Turn right onto West Blount Street
80 m · 19 sec · West Blount Street
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Turn left onto North Queen Street
1807 ft · 40 sec · North Queen Street
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Turn right onto East Vernon Avenue
2669 ft · 54 sec · East Vernon Avenue
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Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
16.3 mi · 21 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 11 North: Winterville
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest
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Turn slight left onto South Evans Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 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 Kinston and City of Greenville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
16.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kinston 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 Kinston to City of Greenville?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Kinston and 14 miles from City of Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kinston and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Grifton
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 Grifton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kinston and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.45 km).
#1 Kinston
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 19,849 |
| Coordinates | 35.2626600, -77.5816400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
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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