How far is Lillington, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Lillington, NC to Greenville, NC is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lillington and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lillington and Greenville.
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Start on the route
4 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue
2010 ft · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
56 m · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
679 ft · 17 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue
49 m · 4 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
23 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street
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Take the exit right
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 34 min
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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 Lillington and Greenville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Church Street
Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Lillington and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lillington to Greenville?
The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Kenly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Lillington and 52 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lillington and Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Kenly
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 Kenly.
Selma–Smithfield
Wilson
Goldsboro, NC
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lillington and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 82.85 mi (133.33 km).
#1 Lillington
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 35.3993300, -78.8158500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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